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Best Schools in Whippany, New Jersey

7 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Public: 4
Private: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
Estimated Scores: 33%
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Choosing a school in Whippany?

Use this page to compare every school in Whippany by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Memorial Junior School

7.0/10

Middle · Hanover Township School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Whippany Park High School

6.7/10

High · Hanover Park Regional High School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Bee Meadow School

6.2/10

Elementary · Hanover Township School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Whippany for 2026 are Memorial Junior School (7.0/10), Whippany Park High School (6.7/10), and Bee Meadow School (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

7

4 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$611,300

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Whippany

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 rated schools; 7 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Memorial Junior School7.0 / 10
2Whippany Park High School6.7 / 10
3Bee Meadow School6.2 / 10
4Salem Drive School5.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$153,329

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$611,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
55%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
89%

Of occupied housing units

How Whippany compares

New Jersey rank

#166 of 344

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above New Jersey avg (6.4)

Median household income

$153k

130% of New Jersey median

Schools in this city

6

Hanover Township School District runs 75% of Whippany's public schools

Whippany touches 2 districts, but Hanover Township School District is the one most addresses actually attend.

Hanover Township School District accounts for 3 of 4 public schools (75%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.

Among 4 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.5 to 7.0 — the spread is inside Whippany, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Whippany, New Jersey

Whippany, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 4 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Whippany show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Whippany is The Calais School with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Whippany is served by 2 school districts: Hanover Park Regional High School District, Hanover Township School District. These districts collectively serve 2,566 students.

Whippany's community shows 55% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $153,329. The poverty rate in the area is 3.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP:07981(7)

Elementary Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
1301 students · Pre-K–5th6.2
2236 students · Kindergarten–5th5.5
Private Schools1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

113 students · Pre-K–KindergartenNot Rated

Middle Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1426 students · 6th–8th7.0

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1594 students · 9th–12th6.7

Other Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
1101 students · 2nd–12thNot Rated
286 students · 4th–12thNot Rated

Schools in Whippany

Whippany, New Jersey · 7 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$153,329

Median Home Value

$611,300

Median Rent

$2,619/mo

Population

8,908

College Educated

55%

Homeownership

89%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Community Profile

Whippany has a median household income of $153,329. It is a well-educated community where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $611,300, with a median rent of $2,619/month. The local poverty rate of 3.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
Other
2

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Whippany, New Jersey

How many schools are in Whippany, New Jersey?

Whippany has 7 schools, including 4 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Whippany, New Jersey?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Whippany is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Whippany, New Jersey?

The top-ranked school in Whippany on MySchoolScout is Memorial Junior School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Whippany, New Jersey?

The top-ranked elementary school in Whippany on MySchoolScout is Bee Meadow School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Whippany, New Jersey?

The top-ranked middle school in Whippany on MySchoolScout is Memorial Junior School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Whippany, New Jersey?

The top-ranked high school in Whippany on MySchoolScout is Whippany Park High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

How many school districts serve Whippany, New Jersey?

Whippany is served by 2 school districts: Hanover Park Regional High School District, Hanover Township School District.

What is the education level in Whippany, New Jersey?

According to Census data, 55% of adults in Whippany have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Whippany, New Jersey?

The median household income in Whippany is approximately $153,329 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Whippany, New Jersey?

Yes, Whippany has 3 private schools alongside 4 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Calais School with a score of 7.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Whippany, New Jersey?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Whippany is 8.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Whippany, New Jersey?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.