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Hamilton Township Public School District

School District · Hamilton, New Jersey

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 12,377

Teachers (FTE): 984

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

12,377

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

17 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

12,377

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

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How this district compares

New Jersey rank

#306 of 398

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below New Jersey avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,432

$3,177 vs New Jersey median

District size

12,377 students

Much larger than New Jersey median

The short answer

Hamilton Township Public School District ranks #306 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Hamilton Township Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yardville Heights Elementary School (8.4/10), Yardville Elementary School (8.3/10), and Morgan Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Yardville Heights Elementary School

Rates 8.4/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hamilton Township Public School District schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Yardville Heights Elementary School	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.7	254
2	Yardville Elementary School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	329
3	Morgan Elementary School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	275
4	Klockner Elementary School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	275
5	Albert E Grice Middle School	6.8 / 10	Middle	+1.3	959
6	Mcgalliard Elementary School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	294
7	Robinson Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	374
8	Sayen Elementary School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	258
9	Langtree Elementary School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	351
10	Sunnybrae Elementary School	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	281

See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Hamilton Township Public School District

Hamilton Township Public School District is a Hamilton, New Jersey school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 12,377 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $22,432 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Hamilton Township Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Yardville Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Hamilton Township Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

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Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency48.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Hamilton Township Public School District with test data.

Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District

23 schools

District Details

State: New Jersey
City: Hamilton
Total Enrollment: 12,377
Teachers (FTE): 984
District spending per student: $22,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hamilton Township Public School District?

Hamilton Township Public School District has 23 schools in total — 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hamilton Township Public School District?

The average composite rating for Hamilton Township Public School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Hamilton Township Public School District?

Hamilton Township Public School District's district-level spending was $22,432 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton Township Public School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hamilton Township Public School District is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hamilton Township Public School District?

Yardville Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hamilton Township Public School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Hamilton Township Public School District?

Across schools in Hamilton Township Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hamilton Township Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?

Hamilton Township Public School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.8/10
Math Proficiency: 42.5%
ELA Proficiency: 48.5%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.