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#1498 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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Orchard Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Montgomery Township School District · Skillman, NJ
A Montgomery Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
244 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchard Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$240,968
Median home value
$853,300
Median rent
$1,796/mo
College educated
78.3%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| The Blawenburg Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Princeton Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Princeton Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Hill Elementary School is listed in Montgomery Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Hill Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Skillman, NJ, part of Montgomery Township School District, serving approximately 764 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Hill Elementary School
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School serve?
Orchard Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Hill Elementary School rank in NJ?
Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks #1,498 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orchard Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Orchard Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orchard Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Hill Elementary School?
6.4% of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (609) 466-7605
- Area population (ZIP 08558)
- 7,236
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08558; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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