Mendham Township School District

18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 808 students in Mendham Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Mendham Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
808 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mendham Township 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)
#5 out of 648 school districts
(Top 1%)
86%
38%
89%
49%
50-54%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
83%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,405 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 $25,547 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,405
$27,031
Spending / Student
$25,547
$25,924

Best Mendham Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendham Township Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16 Washington Valley Road
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mendham Township Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mendham Township School District?
Mendham Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Mendham Township School District?
Mendham Township School District is ranked #7 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mendham Township School District?
83% of Mendham Township School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mendham Township School District?
Mendham Township 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 Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,547 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1% in NJ
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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