Mountain Way School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Way School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Way School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Way School is 0.49, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Way School often compared to?
Mountain Way Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred Vail School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mountain Way School?
201 students attend Mountain Way School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mountain Way School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mountain Way School offer ?
Mountain Way School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Way School part of?
Mountain Way School is part of Morris Plains School District.
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