Excellent
#282 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Ho-ho-kus Public School
Elementary School · Ho-ho-kus School District · Ho Ho Kus, NJ
An elementary school in Ho Ho Kus, NJ where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
70 LLOYD ROAD, Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423
- Math 87% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ho-ho-kus Public School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ho-ho-kus Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,032,800
Median rent
$2,375/mo
College educated
81%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Willard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Julia a Traphagen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK | 1.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ho-ho-kus School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ho-ho-kus Public School is listed in Ho-Ho-Kus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ho-ho-kus Public School
Ho-ho-kus Public School is a public elementary school in Ho Ho Kus, NJ, part of Ho-ho-kus School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ho-ho-kus Public School
What grades does Ho-ho-kus Public School serve?
Ho-ho-kus Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School?
Ho-ho-kus Public School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ho-ho-kus Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ho-ho-kus Public School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ho-ho-kus Public School rank in NJ?
Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks #282 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ho-ho-kus Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ho-ho-kus Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ho-ho-kus Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ho-ho-kus Public School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ho-ho-kus Public School a charter school?
No, Ho-ho-kus Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ho-ho-kus Public School a Title I school?
No, Ho-ho-kus Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (201) 652-4555
- Area population (ZIP 07423)
- 4,230
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07423; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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