Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Hillside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
55%
11%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
29%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Elementary School's ranking?
Hillside Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hillside Elementary School often compared to?
Hillside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?
476 students attend Hillside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillside Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Elementary School?
Hillside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Elementary School offer ?
Hillside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillside Elementary School part of?
Hillside Elementary School is part of Livingston Board Of Education School District.
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