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Orchard Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Montgomery Township School District
244 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,498 of 2,466
In Skillman
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Montgomery Township School District
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Orchard Hill Elementary School
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About Orchard Hill Elementary School
Orchard Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Skillman, NJ, part of Montgomery Township School District. Orchard Hill Elementary School serves approximately 764 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Orchard Hill Elementary School has a current 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.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Orchard Hill Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Orchard Hill Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
6.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Orchard Hill Elementary School Compares
See how Orchard Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
244 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Orchard Hill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. YINGHUA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Kingston), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 7.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Community Park School (rated 7.8/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Skillman, see our Skillman schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Upper Middle School Skillman | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School Skillman | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| ROCK BROOK SCHOOL Skillman | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Village Elementary School Skillman | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| THE BLAWENBURG VILLAGE SCHOOL Skillman | 1.5 mi | — |
| Montgomery High School Skillman | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Princeton | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Princeton Charter School Princeton | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| STUART COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Princeton | 3.7 mi | 8.4 |
| ALL DAY LEARNING CENTERS Hillsborough | 3.7 mi | — |
| PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL Princeton | 4.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Princeton Middle School Princeton | 4.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Community Park School Princeton | 4.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Princeton High School Princeton | 4.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Littlebrook School Princeton | 4.3 mi | 6.8 |
| THE LEWIS SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton | 4.8 mi | 7.1 |
| ST PAUL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton | 4.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Johnson Park School Princeton | 5.0 mi | 6.4 |
| YINGHUA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Kingston | 4.3 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08558 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$240,968
Median Home Value
$853,300
Median Rent
$1,796/mo
Population
7,236
College Educated
78.3%
Homeownership
88.5%
Avg Commute
36.6 min
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Median Age
47.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 Elizabeth, NJ | 6.0 |
| Clementon Elementary School Clementon, NJ | 6.0 |
| Dr. Hani Awadallah School Paterson, NJ | 6.0 |
| East Ward Elementary School Newark, NJ | 6.0 |
| Forked River Elementary School Forked River, NJ | 6.0 |
| George Washington Elementary School Union City, NJ | 6.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 6.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (609) 466-7605
Resources & Links
District
Montgomery Township School District- District Enrollment
- 4,529
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,232
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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