Best Schools in Hillside, NJ
Hillside, NJ has a total of 17 schools including 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 11,295 students attend Hillside, NJ schools. On average, schools in Hillside score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hillside don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hillside, NJ
Hillside, NJ has 4 high schools with 4,886 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hillside score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillside underperform expectations.
1. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students
2. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
3. Hillside High School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
4. Irvington High School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillside, NJ
Hillside, NJ has 7 middle schools with 4,160 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hillside score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hillside meet expectations.
1. William F. Halloran School No.22
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students
2. Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 376 Students
3. Union Avenue Middle School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
4. Hillside Innovation Academy
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillside, NJ
Hillside, NJ has 6 elementary schools with 2,249 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hillside score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillside meet expectations.
1. Livingston Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students
2. Deanna G. Taylor Academy
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 211 Students
3. Hurden Looker School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 376 Students
4. Ola Edwards Community School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 381 Students
5. Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 885 Students
6. Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
7. Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
8. Trinity Temple Academy
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Trinity Temple Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
9. Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 650 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillside, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillside, NJ has a total population of 23,483 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillside, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillside, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillside, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillside, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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