Hartshorn School

Hartshorn School serves 428 students from kindergarten through fourth grade in Short Hills, New Jersey, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 across 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an intimate learning environment that supports strong academic achievement. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, ranking #195 out of 2,475 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 82% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 87% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. This strong foundation reflects the school's commitment to elementary education excellence. Hartshorn School benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community where 89% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income exceeds $250,000, and the median home value reaches $1,566,500, creating a supportive environment for educational investment. With a low poverty rate of 3.7%, the community demonstrates strong socioeconomic stability that often correlates with educational resources and family engagement. The school operates within Short Hills' large suburban setting in Essex County, providing students with the advantages of both excellent academics and a well-established residential community known for its commitment to education.