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Goddard School-hillsborough
Elementary School
378 S BRANCH RD BLDG 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
20
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Goddard School-hillsborough
Elementary School in Hillsborough · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Goddard School-hillsborough
Goddard School-hillsborough is a private elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ. Goddard School-hillsborough serves approximately 20 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 20 students, Goddard School-hillsborough is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Goddard School-hillsborough is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Goddard School-hillsborough compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Hillsborough, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Goddard School-hillsborough (this school) | — |
| Triangle Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | 5.1 |
| Woods Road Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Amsterdam Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Woodfern Elementary School | 5.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 20 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- 378 S BRANCH RD BLDG 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
- Phone
- (908) 371-1499
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NJ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
378 S BRANCH RD BLDG 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Goddard School-hillsborough may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hillsborough Township Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.5 miles away). Another option is STELLAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH (rated 6.9/10, 4.5 miles away). Additionally, CHERRY BLOSSOM MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Flagtown). For more schools in Hillsborough, see our Hillsborough schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08844 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$153,785
Median Home Value
$537,300
Median Rent
$2,171/mo
Population
43,708
College Educated
61.6%
Homeownership
82.5%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
42.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Goddard School-hillsborough
What grades does Goddard School-hillsborough serve?
Goddard School-hillsborough serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Goddard School-hillsborough?
Goddard School-hillsborough has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard School-hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard School-hillsborough is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Goddard School-hillsborough a private school?
Yes, Goddard School-hillsborough is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Goddard School-hillsborough a religious school?
No, Goddard School-hillsborough is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 20
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 198 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (908) 371-1499
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