Hillside Avenue School

Hillside Avenue School serves 748 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Cranford, New Jersey, earning recognition as one of the state's stronger elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 and 73 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that supports student achievement across its grade levels. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking 346th out of 2,475 New Jersey schools and placing in the 86th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 68% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. In mathematics, 56% of students perform at proficient levels or higher, indicating steady academic progress with opportunities for continued growth in quantitative skills. Hillside Avenue School benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community, where 64% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $152,941.

The neighborhood's commitment to education is reflected in low poverty rates of just 2.8% and substantial investment in the community, with median home values of $608,700. The school operates as a regular public institution in Cranford's large suburban setting, providing families with a well-resourced educational environment that combines academic rigor with the advantages of a prosperous, education-focused community.