Best Mahwah Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,698 students in Mahwah, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 282 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Mahwah, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public schools in Mahwah, NJ are Betsy Ross Elementary School, George Washington School and Joyce Kilmer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mahwah, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mahwah have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).