Short answer: Morris County has dozens of school districts, some covering kindergarten through 12th grade in one town and others sending students to a shared regional high school. The best way to compare them is the state’s official NJ School Performance Reports, which were redesigned and released for 2024–25 in May 2026.
How Morris County districts are organized
- K-12 town districts. Towns such as Chatham, Madison, Mountain Lakes, Montville, Boonton and Parsippany-Troy Hills run their own schools from kindergarten through high school.
- Regional high school districts. Some towns run their own elementary and middle schools and share a regional high school. For example, the West Morris Regional High School District’s West Morris Mendham High School serves Chester Borough, Chester Township, Mendham Borough and Mendham Township, and West Morris Central serves Washington Township.
- Other regionals, such as Morris Hills Regional, serve groups of neighboring towns. Confirm the sending towns with the district.
How to compare schools
- Open the NJ School Performance Reports and search by district.
- Compare test results, graduation rates, course offerings and student-to-teacher ratios.
- Visit, and talk to parents in the town.
- Confirm the address. Some towns share names with separate municipalities, like Boonton and Boonton Township, which have different districts.
Schools and home prices
Strong districts tend to support higher values and faster sales, and they also tend to come with higher property taxes. Read how property taxes work in Morris County and see what homes are worth in Morris County.
Commuting families
Pair schools with your commute. See the best Morris County towns for NYC commuters and moving from NYC to Morris County.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I compare Morris County school districts?
Use the NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education, which cover every public district.
What is a regional high school district?
A district that runs a shared high school for several towns, while each town may run its own lower grades.
Do school districts affect home prices in Morris County?
Generally yes. Homes in strong districts tend to sell for more and sell faster.
Sources
- NJ Department of Education: School Performance Reports
- West Morris Regional High School District overview
Talk to the MorrisAgent Team
Searching by school district? Call (973) 200-4800, email [email protected], or stop by our office at 518 Main Street, Suite 102, Boonton. No pressure, and no surprises.