Very Good
#101 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 19% of private schools
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
High School · Livingston, NJ
A private high school in Livingston, NJ serving grades 8th – 12th.
71-77 OKNER PKWY, Livingston, NJ 07039
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$218,416
Median home value
$746,100
Median rent
$2,953/mo
College educated
73%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Newark AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner YeshivaPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Livingston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,081 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is listed in Livingston, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is a private high school in Livingston, NJ, serving approximately 78 students in grades 8th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
What grades does Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) serve?
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)?
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) rank in NJ?
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) ranks #101 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) a private school?
Yes, Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) a religious school?
No, Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 535-1999
- Area population (ZIP 07039)
- 31,128
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 07039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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