Excellent
#267 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Unity Charter School
Elementary School · Unity Charter School · Morristown, NJ
A charter elementary school in Morristown, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Evergreen Place Suite A, Morristown, NJ 07960
- Math 66% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Unity Charter School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Unity Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,067/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morristown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,462
Median home value
$701,100
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Alfred Vail SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–2 | 1.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Assumption of the Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Sussex Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Unity Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Unity Charter School is listed in Unity Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Unity Charter School
Unity Charter School is a public elementary school in Morristown, NJ, part of Unity Charter School, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Unity Charter School
What grades does Unity Charter School serve?
Unity Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Unity Charter School?
Unity Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Charter School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Unity Charter School rank in NJ?
Unity Charter School ranks #267 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Unity Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Unity Charter 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 Unity Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Charter School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Unity Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Unity Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Unity Charter School a Title I school?
No, Unity Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Charter School?
6.6% of students at Unity Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (973) 292-1808
- Area population (ZIP 07960)
- 46,178
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07960; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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