For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,495 students in West Milford, NJ (there are , serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in West Milford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ are Marshall Hill Elementary School, Maple Road Elementary School and Apshawa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Milford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Milford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Milford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Apshawa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
West Milford High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
West Milford, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55 Nosenzo Pond Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in West Milford, NJ include Marshall Hill Elementary School, Maple Road Elementary School and Apshawa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Milford?
5 public schools are located in West Milford.
What percentage of students in West Milford go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in West Milford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford?
West Milford public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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