For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,557 students in Whippany, NJ (there are , serving 479 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Whippany, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Whippany, NJ are Salem Drive School, Bee Meadow School and Whippany Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whippany, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Whippany have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whippany, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Drive School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Salem Drive
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2440
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Bee Meadow School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Reynolds Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2419
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2419
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Whippany Park High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Whippany Road
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 887-3004
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 887-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Junior School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2427
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 515-2427
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whippany, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Whippany, NJ include Salem Drive School, Bee Meadow School and Whippany Park High School.
How many public schools are located in Whippany?
4 public schools are located in Whippany.
What percentage of students in Whippany go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Whippany are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whippany?
Whippany public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Whippany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Whippany include: Bee Meadow School vs. Salem Drive School, Salem Drive School vs. Bee Meadow School
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