Hilldale School

Hilldale School is a public elementary school in Pine Brook, New Jersey, serving 331 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.0:1, classes stay small and individual attention is built into the daily experience. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout, with an academic rating of 9.7 and a growth rating of 9.4 — placing it in the Exceptional tier.

Those numbers carry real weight in context: Hilldale ranks 11th out of 2,463 public schools statewide, outperforming 100% of New Jersey schools. Among elementary schools specifically, it sits 6th out of 1,496 in the state — a position that puts it in rare company across one of the most competitive school landscapes in the country. For families comparing options in the Pine Brook area, that statewide standing is a strong signal.

Hilldale's academic score in particular reflects consistent, measurable student performance rather than reputation alone. The 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio suggests the school maintains the staffing levels needed to support that kind of outcome. Parents prioritizing demonstrated academic results and a smaller learning environment will find Hilldale's data profile difficult to match at the local or state level.