Hillcrest School

Hillcrest School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hillcrest School's student population of 251 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
It takes a village to raise a child

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillcrest School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
58%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
32%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hillcrest School often compared to?
Hillcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy Park School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
251 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hillcrest School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Morris School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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