Mountain Way School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 · Morris Plains School District
#175 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#694 of 50,301 nationally
About Mountain Way School
Mountain Way School is a public elementary located in Morris Plains, in the Morris Plains School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 201 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 175th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 201.
There are 6 schools in Morris Plains; Mountain Way School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mountain Way School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Mountain Way School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Morris Plains Borough School
Morris Plains · Public middle · Grades 3–8
398 students · 1.1 km away
Alfred Vail School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–2
342 students · 1.9 km away
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Morristown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,078 students · 1.9 km away
Mountview Road School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 2.4 km away
Sussex Avenue School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
327 students · 2.8 km away
Lafayette Learning Center
Morristown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
118 students · 3.3 km away
Littleton Elementary School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 3.4 km away
Unity Charter School
Morristown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students · 3.6 km away
Morristown High School
Morristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,816 students · 3.7 km away
Alexander Hamilton
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
251 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
School #16
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students
Bowne-Munro Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
201 students
Clara Barton Elementary
Bordentown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
202 students
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
202 students
Midland Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
200 students
Cadwalader Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain Way School a good school?
Mountain Way School has a Success Index (US) of 90.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #175 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mountain Way School rank in New Jersey?
Mountain Way School ranks #175 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #694 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School had 201 students in 2025.
Is Mountain Way School a elementary school or a high school?
Mountain Way School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mountain Way School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mountain Way School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.