Mountainside

Mountainside, NJ Mountainside is a beautiful residential town located on the side of the Watchung Mountains. Nearly one-third of the Borough’s approximately four square miles is designated parkland, mostly in the Watchung Reservation in the northwest part of the Borough. Mountainside is bordered to the northwest by Berkeley Heights and Summit, to the northeast by Springfield, Westfield to the south and Scotch Plains to the west. Mountainside was formed from portions of Westfield and was incorporated as a borough in 1895. In 2010, Mountainside was ranked by New Jersey Monthly magazine as the eighth best place to live in the state. The Borough of Mountainside is governed by the Mayor/Council form of local government. Mountainside has a six member borough council and the mayor is directly elected by the voters.   Step inside and take a virtual stroll through your new neighborhood! Learn about the best places to visit in town for shopping, dining, entertainment and lifestyle. Browse through best local amenities and establishments, and learn about best local schools and community parks. There are plenty of different sights to see that cater to your various hobbies and interests. Discover all the charming local attractions and fun activities you might be interested in to enjoy with your family and friends. Explore the community through the eyes of a local and see what living in this neighborhood is really like. Find the best properties in this community that are perfect just for you.

• Beechwood School (Pre-K through 2)
• Deerfield School (3-8)
• High school students attend Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, or Union County Vocational-Technical Schools

Private Schools:

• Mountainside Primrose Day School (Ages 6 weeks through Pre-K)
• Community Presbyterian Church (Pre-K)
• Holy Trinity School – Mountainside Campus (Pre-K through 3)
• Cornerstone Day School (private therapeutic school, grades 5-12)
• The Arc Kohler School (children aged 3-14 with developmental delays and disabilities)