Mendham Borough School District

12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Mendham Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in Mendham Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Mendham Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
497 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mendham Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#20 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
76%
38%
83%
49%
55-59%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
35%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
80%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,060 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,471 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,060
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,471
$25,924

Best Mendham Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Dean Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7075
Gr: 5-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Hilltop School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mendham Borough School District?
Mendham Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of Mendham Borough School District?
Mendham Borough School District is ranked #25 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mendham Borough School District?
80% of Mendham Borough School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mendham Borough School District?
Mendham Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mendham Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,471 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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