Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Midland Park’s public schools outscore 82% of New Jersey districts
In Midland Park, 54% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Midland Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Midland Park’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 358 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Midland Park’s, its schools beat 90%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 70% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $32,284 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Highland Elementary School, then Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Eastern Christian Elementary School (private) and Green Twig School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Midland Park’s grade
A−: better than 82% of New Jersey school districts, #62 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores are above the New Jersey average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Midland Park, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Midland Park
Godwin Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 233 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Midland Park
Godwin Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 233 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Midland Park
Godwin Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 233 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Midland Park
Godwin Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 233 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Midland Park
Highland Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 306 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Midland Park
Highland Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 306 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Midland Park
Highland Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 306 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Midland Park
Highland Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 306 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Midland Park
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Grades 7–12 · 367 students · 8:1 students per teacher
Midland Park’s public schools are run by Midland Park Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Midland Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Midland Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Park | A− | Midland Park Borough |
| Wyckoff | A− | Wyckoff Township PK–8 · Ramapo-Indian Hill Regional 9–12 |
| Ridgewood | A | Ridgewood Village |
| Waldwick | B+ | Waldwick Borough |
Every school in Midland Park
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Midland Park’s schools
Are Midland Park’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Midland Park children attend outscore 82% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #62 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Midland Park in?
Midland Park Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 906 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
How much does Midland Park spend per student?
$32,284 in Midland Park Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Midland Park?
Yes: Eastern Christian Elementary School (religious, grades PK–2, 310 students) and Green Twig School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 72 students).
Parents talk
What Midland Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Midland Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.