West Milford Township Public School District

District Overview
Situated in a scenic rural fringe community within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the West Milford Township Public School District serves as a comprehensive educational hub for West Milford, New Jersey. Headquartered at 46 Highlander Drive, this open, traditional public school district operates seven active academic institutions designed to guide students from their early childhood years through high school graduation. Serving a dynamic student body of nearly 2,950 learners across pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district offers a well-rounded academic journey within a cohesive community setting, balancing small-town charm with proximity to regional metropolitan opportunities.

To support its 2,948 enrolled students, West Milford Township Public School District maintains an exceptionally robust staffing model focused on personalized instruction and holistic student well-being. The district employs over 1,090 full-time equivalent staff members, including a faculty of more than 500 dedicated full-time equivalent teachers. This instructional core is further strengthened by 73 instructional aides and a support team of over 514 dedicated personnel spanning administrative, custodial, and student support services. This low student-to-staff dynamic ensures that families, researchers, and students encounter a fully resourced public school system committed to academic achievement, safe learning environments, and strong community engagement.
7
Total Schools
2,948
Total Students
503.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Milford Township Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,265
Hispanic520
Black58
Asian38
Two or More57
American Indian8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,265 (76.9%)
  • Hispanic
    520 (17.6%)
  • Black
    58 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    57 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    38 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Milford Township Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:2,948*
Teachers (FTE):503.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9