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Mount Prospect Elementary School

111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Mount Prospect Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panther

School Rankings

Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Prospect Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#70 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
83%
38%
80%
49%
75-79%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
65%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mount Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
530 students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mount Prospect Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Prospect Elementary School part of?
Mount Prospect Elementary School is part of Bernards Township School District.

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5   3/16/2020
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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