Hartshorn School

400 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartshorn School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hartshorn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hartshorn School's student population of 437 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hartshorn School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartshorn School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#39 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hartshorn School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartshorn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartshorn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hartshorn School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hartshorn School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hartshorn School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hartshorn School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hartshorn School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hartshorn School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Hartshorn School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hartshorn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartshorn School's ranking?
Hartshorn School is ranked #39 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hartshorn School often compared to?
Hartshorn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood School, Deerfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hartshorn School?
437 students attend Hartshorn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hartshorn School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartshorn School?
Hartshorn School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hartshorn School offer ?
Hartshorn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hartshorn School part of?
Hartshorn School is part of Millburn Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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