Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary School serves 620 students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in Closter, New Jersey. With an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranking 59th out of 2,475 schools statewide, Hillside places in the 98th percentile of New Jersey elementary schools. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1 with 60 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with personalized attention during these foundational years.

Academic performance is strong across core subjects, with 79% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 77% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Mathematics. Hillside draws from an educated and affluent community where 67% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects this commitment to education, with a median household income of $181,652 and median home values of $774,100.

The relatively low poverty rate of 7.6% indicates stable family circumstances that often support academic achievement. Parents appreciate the school's consistent academic excellence and the strong foundation it provides for students transitioning to middle school. Hillside Elementary operates within Closter's large suburban setting in Bergen County, offering families the benefits of a close-knit community while maintaining access to the broader opportunities of the New York metropolitan area.