Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hilltop School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Hilltop School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilltop School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hilltop School?
270 students attend Hilltop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hilltop School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hilltop School offer ?
Hilltop School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 270 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
