Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Parsippany Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Parsippany Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Parsippany Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
49%
11%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
19%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Parsippany Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lake Parsippany Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Parsippany Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Hilldale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
284 students attend Lake Parsippany Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lake Parsippany Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Parsippany Elementary School?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Parsippany Elementary School offer ?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Parsippany Elementary School part of?
Lake Parsippany Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
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