Excellent
#269 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Mount Prospect Elementary School
Elementary School · Bernards Township School District
111 Hansom Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#269 of 2,466
In Basking Ridge
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
Bernards Township School District
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Mount Prospect Elementary School
Mount Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary school in Basking Ridge, NJ, part of Bernards Township School District. Mount Prospect Elementary School serves approximately 530 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Prospect Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Mount Prospect Elementary School show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- District avg 8.5
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Mount Prospect Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Mount Prospect Elementary School — Students at Mount Prospect Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Mount Prospect Elementary School Compares
See how Mount Prospect Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
111 Hansom Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Prospect Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty Corner School (rated 9.6/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Liberty Corner), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bedminster Township Public School (rated 9.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Bedminster), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Van Holten Primary School (rated 8.8/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Bridgewater), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Basking Ridge, see our Basking Ridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07920 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$184,630
Median Home Value
$769,300
Median Rent
$2,330/mo
Population
28,390
College Educated
73.5%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
46.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Prospect Elementary School
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School serve?
Mount Prospect Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Prospect Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Prospect Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks #269 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mount Prospect Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Prospect Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Prospect Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mount Prospect Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Prospect Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mount Prospect Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (908) 470-1600
Resources & Links
District
Bernards Township School District- District Enrollment
- 4,760
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,538
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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