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6 schools in West Milford

New Jersey · Public K-12

West Milford, New Jersey runs a public-school system of 6 campuses with combined enrollment around 2,474 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in West Milford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,474
-258 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 89%
% Hispanic
17%
was 7%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Apshawa Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05266
Macopin Middle SchoolMiddle06-08675
Maple Road Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05303
Marshall Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05283
West Milford High SchoolHigh09-12947
Westbrook Elementary SchoolCombinedM-M·

About West Milford

Public education in West Milford, New Jersey runs across 6 schools that hosts roughly 2,474 students. By footprint, West Milford sits in the mid-sized bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 412, meaningfully below the state mean of about 540.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 2,732 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,474 in SY 2024-25. West Milford now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 89% to 77%.

On this page, the community for West Milford discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in West Milford, New Jersey?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in West Milford, with a combined enrollment of about 2,474.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Milford?
West Milford has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Milford?
West Milford High School is the largest public school in West Milford by enrollment, with approximately 947 students.
What school districts serve West Milford?
West Milford public schools are operated by West Milford Township Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in West Milford cover?
Public schools in West Milford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.