Best Schools in Parsippany, New Jersey

Parsippany, New Jersey offers a compact but high-performing public school system that stands out among New Jersey's competitive districts. The city's 12 ranked public schools carry an average score of 8.2 out of 10 — and every single one of those 12 schools clears the 7-out-of-10 threshold. That kind of floor-level consistency is rare and worth noting: parents here aren't navigating a mixed landscape where strong schools sit alongside weak ones.

At the top sits Lake Parsippany Elementary School, scoring 9.4 out of 10 — the district's clear standout. Eastlake Elementary (8.7) and the combination of Parsippany Hills High School, Troy Hills Elementary, and Littleton Elementary (all at 8.4–8.5) round out a strong upper tier. The high school at 8.5 is a meaningful data point for families planning ahead: elementary-age students in this district are tracking toward a well-rated secondary option without needing to reassign or transfer.

The school system spans both elementary and secondary levels within Parsippany-Troy Hills School District. With five schools rated 8.4 or higher and none falling below a 7, the practical variance between schools is narrow. Parents choosing between neighborhoods within Parsippany are largely choosing between good and excellent — not good and poor. That compression at the top end makes zoning decisions lower-stakes than in many comparable-sized cities.

For families actively comparing districts, Parsippany's 100% above-7 rate is the number to carry into those conversations. New Jersey has no shortage of strong districts, but uniform quality across all 12 schools — rather than a few high performers pulling up a lagging average — signals genuine system-wide strength. Parents prioritizing elementary years have multiple strong options clustered near the district's top score. Those with high schoolers or planning for them will find Parsippany Hills High School competitive. Either way, the data points to a district where the floor is high, the ceiling is higher, and the choice of where to live within Parsippany carries less academic risk than in most cities its size.