Best Schools in Highland Lakes, NJ
Highland Lakes, NJ has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,874 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Highland Lakes exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland Lakes, NJ
The top high schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vernon Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 929 Students
2. West Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland Lakes, NJ
The top middle schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Meadow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
2. Macopin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland Lakes, NJ
The top elementary schools in Highland Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paradise Knoll Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 176 Students
2. Rolling Hills Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 410 Students
3. Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 197 Students
4. Lounsberry Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 401 Students
5. Cedar Mountain Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Lakes, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland Lakes, NJ has a total population of 932 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland Lakes, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland Lakes, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Lakes, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Lakes, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Lakes, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland Lakes, NJ
How many schools are in Highland Lakes, NJ?
Highland Lakes, NJ has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,874 students in total.
How do schools in Highland Lakes perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Highland Lakes score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Highland Lakes exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland Lakes?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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