Photo: Goldfishbutt · Public domainMillburn Township’s public schools outscore 94% of New Jersey districts
On the state math tests, 80% of Millburn Township’s students scored proficient, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Millburn Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 98% 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.
Millburn Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 91 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Millburn Township’s, its schools beat 84%, lower than their 94% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 83% and math 80% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 99–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,610 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Millburn Middle School, then Millburn High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Pingry Lower School (private), Far Brook School (private), St. Rose of Lima Academy (private), The Montessori Childrens Academy Short Hills (private), The Winston School (private) and St. Stephen's Preschool (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 Millburn Township’s grade
A: better than 94% of New Jersey school districts, #12 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Millburn Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Millburn Township
South Mountain School
Grades PK–4 · 278 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
5th grade in Millburn Township
Washington School
Grades 5 · 363 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
6th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,106 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
7th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,106 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
8th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,106 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
9th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
10th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
11th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
12th grade in Millburn Township
Millburn High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,380 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Millburn
Millburn Township’s public schools are run by Millburn Township 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
Millburn Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Millburn Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Millburn Township | A | Millburn Township |
| Union | C+ | Union Township |
| Florham Park | A | Florham Park Borough PK–8 · Hanover Park Regional 9–12 |
| Springfield | B | Springfield Township |
| Chatham | A | The Chathams |
| Summit | A | Summit City |
| Livingston | A | Livingston Township |
| Maplewood | B+ | South Orange-Maplewood |
| West Orange | C+ | West Orange Town |
Every school in Millburn Township
14 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 Millburn Township’s schools
Are Millburn Township’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Millburn Township children attend outscore 94% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #12 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Millburn Township in?
Millburn Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,538 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Millburn Township kids go to high school?
Millburn High School in Millburn, with 1,380 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Millburn Township’s graduation rate?
99–100% of the class of 2023 in Millburn Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Millburn Township spend per student?
$26,610 in Millburn Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Millburn Township?
Yes: The Pingry Lower School (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 324 students), Far Brook School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 231 students), St. Rose of Lima Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 175 students), The Montessori Childrens Academy Short Hills (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 143 students), The Winston School (special education, grades 2–8, 89 students) and St. Stephen's Preschool (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 51 students).
Parents talk
What Millburn Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Millburn Township → 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.