For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in Hackettstown, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hackettstown, NJ are Willow Grove Elementary School, Hatchery Hill Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hackettstown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hackettstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hackettstown, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Gr: 2-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
398 5th Avenue
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Hackettstown Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Washington Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hackettstown, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hackettstown, NJ include Willow Grove Elementary School, Hatchery Hill Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hackettstown?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hackettstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Hackettstown?
Hackettstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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