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12 schools in Morristown

New Jersey · Public K-12

In Morristown, public K-12 schools number 12 and serve approximately 4,775 students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Morristown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,775
-54 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-3 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 50%
% Hispanic
45%
was 35%
% Black
7%
was 10%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alexander HamiltonElementary03-05251
Central Park SchoolCombinedPK-1222
Frelinghuysen Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,078
Hillcrest SchoolElementaryKG-02251
Lafayette Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK118
MORRIS CO JDCHigh09-120
Morris Regional SchoolCombined09-09·
Morristown High SchoolHigh09-121,816
Normandy Park SchoolElementaryKG-05371
Sussex Avenue SchoolElementary03-05327
Thomas Jefferson SchoolElementary03-05285
Unity Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08256

About Morristown

Across Morristown, New Jersey, 12 public schools enrolls about 4,775 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 398, meaningfully below the state mean of about 540.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Morristown has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,829 students to 4,775. Morristown now counts 10 public schools, down from 13 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 50% to 39%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Morristown, New Jersey?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Morristown, with a combined enrollment of about 4,775.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Morristown?
Morristown has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Morristown?
Morristown High School is the largest public school in Morristown by enrollment, with approximately 1,816 students.
What school districts serve Morristown?
Morristown is served by 5 public school districts, including Educational Services Commission of Morris County, OFFICE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Morris School District, Unity Charter School, MORRIS CO JDC.
What grade levels do public schools in Morristown cover?
Public schools in Morristown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Morristown?
1 of the 12 public schools in Morristown are charter schools.