Mendham Township School District

What Mendham Township School District does

Mendham Township School District (MTSD) is a public K-8 school district located in Brookside, New Jersey, serving approximately 724 students (as of October 2019) who collectively speak 7 languages and were born in 13 countries. The district operates two campuses: Mendham Township Elementary School (MTES, PreK-4) at 18 West Main Street and Mendham Township Middle School (MTMS, grades 5-8) at 16 Washington Valley Road, with district headquarters at 6 East Main Street. Graduates feed into West Morris Mendham High School, which is operated by a separate regional district.

The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Salvatore M. Constantino, Ed.D. Core academic offerings are supplemented by Spanish world-language instruction K-8, STEM and Maker Space programs, instrumental music (Band and Orchestra), visual and performing arts, athletics, and a special services program for students with disabilities. Technology infrastructure includes Smart Panels in every elementary classroom, Smartboards in every middle school classroom, dual computer labs at each school, laptop carts, and ClassLink single sign-on. In March 2026 the district deployed Spike, an AI-powered website assistant built on Druid AI's conversational AI platform, functioning as a digital receptionist for families and staff.

As a New Jersey government entity, MTSD is funded primarily through local property taxes and state education aid, with a reported FY 2019-2020 operating budget of $18,102,093 and per-pupil cost of $22,101. Incremental revenue comes from a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten program and fee-based before/aftercare services. The district has earned the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award (MTMS, 2014-2015), consecutive NJ Reward School designations since 2011, and Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification. Student demographics are approximately 80% White, 9% Black, 6% Hispanic, and 5% Asian, and average class sizes remain under 19 students taught by 101 teachers, 87% of whom hold advanced degrees.

Name

Mendham Township School District

Legal name

Mendham Township School District

Website

https://mendhamtwp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mendham Township School District is a public K-8 school district in Brookside, New Jersey, serving approximately 724 students across two schools (PreK-4 and 5-8). It is funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid, employs 101 teachers with 87% holding advanced degrees, and holds a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• Before and aftercare
• Educational technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mendham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Primary funding through local property taxes and state education funding. FY 2019-2020 Total Operating Budget was $18,102,093 with Per Pupil Cost of $22,101. District receives funding based on enrollment and local tax base.
2. Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: Tuition-based full-day preschool program for three and four-year-old children. Revenue from families paying for pre-kindergarten education services.
3. Before and Aftercare Services: Daycare and before/aftercare programs providing supplemental revenue from families requiring extended childcare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mendham Township School District operates two public schools in Brookside, New Jersey, delivering comprehensive K-8 education to over 700 students: Mendham Township Elementary School (PreK-4) and Mendham Township Middle School (Grades 5-8). Educational services are supplemented by tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten, before/aftercare programs, special education services, athletics, performing arts, and STEM instruction funded primarily through local property taxes and state education aid.

Product overview

Mendham Township School District operates as a two-school K-8 public school district in Brookside, New Jersey, serving approximately 700+ students. The district consists of Mendham Township Elementary School (MTES, preK-4) and Mendham Township Middle School (MTMS, 5-8), with graduates attending West Morris Mendham High School. The educational portfolio includes core academic programs enhanced by specialized offerings: Technology Education integrated from preschool, STEM and Maker Space programs, World Language instruction in Spanish K-8, Performing Arts programs including Band and Orchestra, Visual Arts, and Athletics. The district has received recognition including the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award (MTMS, 2014-2015) and Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification (MTES). Recent innovation includes the launch of an AI-powered website assistant named Spike.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mendham Township Elementary School (MTES) Public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through Grade 4 students in Brookside, NJ, offering core academics, world language (Spanish), STEM, arts, music, and enrichment programs including an Outdoor Learning Center.
• Mendham Township Middle School (MTMS) Public middle school serving Grades 5-8 students in Brookside, NJ, offering rigorous academics, world language instruction, STEM education, performing and visual arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award recipient (2014-2015).
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Tuition-based full-day preschool program for three and four-year-old children using a constructivist approach to prepare students for kindergarten success.
• Before and Aftercare Services Daycare and before/aftercare programs providing supplemental services for families requiring extended childcare coverage for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class sizes: 16-19 students across grades K-8
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Mendham Township Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation that funds district enhancements including the Outdoor Learning Center at MTES (15,000 square foot facility), technology initiatives through Smart Boards and Chromebook Integration Program, and special education program investments.
• Mendham Township PTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-Teacher Organization providing volunteer support, fundraising, Cultural Arts Committee programming, Parent Network Committee addressing child and parent needs, and financial support for school programs.
• Pomptonian Food ServicesupportOthersFood service provider partnering with district nutrition committee to introduce innovations to school lunch program. Provides healthy, freshly prepared meals featuring All Natural selections, Boar's Head deli products, and diverse menu options.
• Morris County Educational Services CommissionsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level educational services commission with board liaison representation. Supports shared services and educational programming coordination.
• New Jersey School Boards AssociationsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level association providing guidance on school governance, strategic planning support (NJSBA facilitated 2018 strategic planning process), and professional development including Master Board Award program.
• West Morris Mendham High SchoolcoreOthersReceiving high school for MTSD graduates. District maintains liaison relationship with WMRHSD Board of Education. Community connection with neighboring district.
• Mendham Township (Municipal Government)supportOthersLocal municipal government providing liaison relationship. Transportation department coordinates road conditions with township road department for inclement weather decisions. Community partnership supporting school district operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Randolph Township School District: Larger Morris County K-12 district serving a more diverse, higher-enrollment population. Comparable as a regional NJ public school operator but on a meaningfully larger scale with broader programming.
• Bernards Township School District: Somerset County K-12 public district operating at a larger scale but in a similarly affluent NJ suburb. Comparable as a regional reference point for excellence branding, though it serves a broader grade span and larger enrollment.

Direct peers

• Harding Township School District: Morris County K-8 district serving a similarly affluent residential township. Directly comparable in scale, demographic profile, and public K-8 operating model, and historically a sister district in regional K-12 feeder discussions.
• Mountain Lakes School District: K-8 public district in Morris County known for high performance and small size. Directly comparable in mission, grade span, and reputation-driven positioning, and a frequent benchmark in regional rankings.
• Tewksbury Township School District: Hunterdon County K-8 district serving a similarly affluent, low-density residential township. Comparable in demographic profile, class-size orientation, and whole-child program emphasis.
• Washington Township School District (Morris County): Morris County K-8 public district of comparable suburban character. Overlapping operating model with public K-8 instruction, similar funding mechanisms, and parallel student services portfolio.
• Chester Township School District: Neighboring Morris County K-8 public district in a comparable suburban setting. Comparable in size range, grade span (K-8), and tuition-based Pre-K structure, serving as a natural benchmark for operational performance.
• Mendham Borough School District: Immediately adjacent K-8 public school district serving Mendham Borough. Highly comparable as a same-county, similarly sized K-8 public district with overlapping demographics and parallel operating structure.
• Long Hill Township School District: Morris County K-8 district serving three constituent communities. Comparable in structure (K-8 only, feeds into a regional high school), scale, and NJ public school funding mechanics.

Others

• West Morris Regional High School District: The receiving high school district for all MTSD graduates. Adjacent rather than competing; relevant as the feeder partner whose alignment directly shapes MTSD's family value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mtsdnj
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mtsdvideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/mtsdnj
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtmsnj

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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