The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodmont School
Woodmont School is a regular public elementary school in Pine Brook, part of the Montville Township School District in Morris County. It serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The school’s enrollment is small for its grade span, and its academic results on the state’s New Jersey Student Learning Assessments place it among the stronger elementary schools in the county. In both English language arts and mathematics, the share of students scoring proficient or above was high in each tested grade. Fourth graders posted especially strong numbers in reading, and third and fourth graders did well in math. Fifth graders, while still performing at solid levels in both subjects, showed a noticeable drop in math proficiency compared to the earlier grades. Science, tested only in fifth grade, had a lower proficiency rate; a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how science instruction is structured across the elementary years.
The school serves a student body that is predominantly white and Asian, with a smaller Hispanic presence and very small shares of Black, multiracial, and other groups. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is minimal, signaling a high-socioeconomic-status community. Data on the number of students with individualized education programs or those who are English learners was not available, so a reader interested in special education or language support services should ask the district directly. Because Woodmont is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and no information about chronic absenteeism or discipline was provided.
Pine Brook is an unincorporated community within Montville Township, without its own municipal government or a traditional downtown. It is a car-dependent suburban area shaped by two major highways—U.S. Route 46 and Interstate 80—which run through and near the community. Historically agricultural, the area has transitioned to a mix of residential neighborhoods and highway-oriented commercial strips. Housing values in the surrounding ZIP code are very high, and the broader Morris County housing market shows strong demand with limited supply and homes typically selling quickly. Rentals are also expensive. The community’s population has grown in recent decades, and it was formally designated as a census-designated place only in 2020.
No recent district-level changes—such as budget votes, curriculum shifts, or major facility projects—were found in publicly available sources. The district appears to have been stable on the parent-relevant fronts that were searched. Programs such as gifted education, arts, or enrichment were not listed in the data, so families should confirm what is offered beyond the core academics. The school’s Title I status was also not provided.
Overall, Woodmont School serves a high-performing, affluent community. Its test results in reading and math are a clear strength, and the school stands out among its Morris County peers. The gap between math and science performance in fifth grade and the absence of information on special populations are areas a prospective parent would want to clarify. For a family seeking a strong academic foundation in a well-resourced suburban setting, and who can manage the area’s high housing costs, Woodmont is a compelling option. Its peer environment is economically homogeneous, and the surrounding community is car-oriented with limited street life—traits that suit some families more than others.
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