Hamilton Primary School

9 Hamilton Lane
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hamilton Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Hamilton Primary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
479 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Hamilton Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Primary School is 0.66, 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)
#264 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hamilton Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hamilton Primary 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.
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hamilton Primary 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 Hamilton Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hamilton Primary 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hamilton Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Hamilton Primary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hamilton Primary 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hamilton Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced 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 Hamilton Primary School's ranking?
Hamilton Primary School is ranked #264 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hamilton Primary School often compared to?
Hamilton Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crim Primary School, Van Holten Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Primary School?
479 students attend Hamilton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hamilton Primary School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Primary School?
Hamilton Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hamilton Primary School offer ?
Hamilton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hamilton Primary School part of?
Hamilton Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamilton Primary School located?
Hamilton Primary School is located in the Basking Ridge neighborhood of Bridgewater, NJ.

School Reviews

5   2/3/2014
Nice school, much better than private ones. They have AI classes (academically independent for gifted and talented children) and, therefore, they have a lot of smart students. Principal is very open-minded, ready to take an extra step to make this place better.
- Posted by Parent - va
5   1/24/2014
It's a great school lot of fun friends teachers they're all friendly just when you're in 4th grade like me you just want to go to Hillside intermediate school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Patty
5   9/26/2013
The school is great, they have AI (Academically Independent) classes and many families buy houses in Bridgewater because of this. However, I have to say that there is a lack of youth clubs, extracurricular activities and competitions/olympiads comparing to other schools in the area. If your kid is above average and you want him/her to take part of any science/math/English competition, you have to take care of it by yourself. Just spoke to a few parents and they agree with me. It's a pity because there are some great students in Hamilton who should proudly represent their school but they don't have this opportunity (for example the Hamilton Academically Independent student won the 2013 International Math Competition). Nice teachers, great kids but if you would like your child to learn more than the state requires him/her to learn and have an opportunity to take part in the competitions, find a better school.
- Posted by Parent - va200
5   5/21/2012
I graduated from Hamilton Primary School in 1997. At the time, Hamilton hosted Grades K-3 (just before I entered Kindergarten, it hosted K-4...as of 2011, it hosts K-4 yet again), and was very strong academically. The students, teachers, administrators, and parents cared a great deal about maintaining a positive academic environment. As a teacher now, I can only hope Hamilton still has that reputation, and if it does - I would recommend it strongly to both prospective students and teachers alike.
- Posted by Teacher - kasbo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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