MOUNTAIN WAY SCHOOL

Mountain Way School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Morris Plains School District school district, located in MORRIS PLAINS, NJ with about 202 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Mountain Way School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mountain Way School, located at 205 Mountain Way in Morris Plains, New Jersey, serves as the primary early childhood education center for the Morris Plains School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment specifically for the district’s youngest learners, typically housing students in preschool and kindergarten. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation by focusing on early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and collaborative play, ensuring students are well-prepared for the transition to the district’s elementary school, Borough School.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mountain Way School is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere and strong parent-teacher partnerships. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," encouraging creativity, curiosity, and positive social interaction through structured classroom activities and enrichment programs. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create a welcoming first-school experience that promotes both personal growth and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning among the children of Morris Plains.

For more information, contact Mountain Way School at (973) 538-0339 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.