For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 391 students in Morris Plains, NJ.
The top ranked public middle school in Morris Plains, NJ is Morris Plains Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris Plains, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Morris Plains have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morris Plains, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Plains Borough School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 3-8
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morris Plains, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morris Plains, NJ include Morris Plains Borough School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morris Plains?
1 public middle schools are located in Morris Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris Plains?
Morris Plains public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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