Hilltop School

12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hilltop School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hilltop School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
262 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Hilltop 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 Hilltop School is 0.29, 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)
#92 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hilltop School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilltop 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.
75-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hilltop 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
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hilltop School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hilltop School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hilltop School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hilltop School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hilltop 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
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hilltop 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 Hilltop School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilltop 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
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hilltop 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 (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hilltop School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilltop School's ranking?
Hilltop School is ranked #92 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hilltop School often compared to?
Hilltop Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendham Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hilltop School?
262 students attend Hilltop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hilltop School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilltop School?
Hilltop School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hilltop School offer ?
Hilltop School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hilltop School part of?
Hilltop School is part of Mendham Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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