For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,217 students in 07950, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 155 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 07950, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07950, NJ are Mountview Road School and Morris Plains Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07950 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07950, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07950, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountview Road School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Mountview Road
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 637-1550
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Morris Plains Borough School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1650
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1650
Gr: 3-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Speedwell Avenue
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 292-2080
Gr: K-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
Alternative School
Main Building
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(201) 538-4298
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(201) 538-4298
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
205 Mountain Way
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-0339
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-0339
Gr: PK-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07950, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07950, NJ include Mountview Road School and Morris Plains Borough School.
How many public schools are located in 07950?
5 public schools are located in 07950.
What percentage of students in 07950 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 07950 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07950?
07950 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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