Morris Schools Rank 56th Among NJ Districts, Report Says

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Niche's annual report cards and rankings for school districts are in, and the Morris School District got high marks. The district placed among the top 100 in New Jersey, according to the website.

Morris schools received an A grade overall, plus the following marks in these categories:

• academics: A-
• teachers: A
• clubs and activities: A
• administration: A-
• food: B
• diversity: A
• college prep: A+
• health and safety: A
• sports: A
• resources and facilities: B+

Niche ranked Morris the 56th best district in New Jersey.

While traditional school rankings typically rely on metrics such as test scores and academic performance, Niche tries to provide a more personal view of each school. The website combines user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education.

Niche includes data and rankings for 94,491 public schools, 2,489 private schools and 11,846 school districts nationwide.

"Our 2022 rankings come at a time when so many parents are curious about the different options for their children's education, including some they may never have considered before," said Niche CEO Luke Shurman. "No matter where they are in their search process, we strive to be a reliable guide and resource. It is truly an honor to know our users trust us to play a key role in such a big life decision."

Twenty-five New Jersey districts received an A+ plus. The Millburn Township School District topped the state rankings. The North Valley Regional High School District ranked second, Princeton Public Schools placed third, the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District took fourth and the Livingston Board of Education School District garnered fifth.

The 2022 Best Schools rankings are previewed below and can be found here.

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