Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ho-ho-kus Public 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% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ho-ho-kus Public School's student population of 542 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ho-ho-kus Public 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 Ho-ho-kus Public School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ho-ho-kus Public School's ranking?
Ho-ho-kus Public School is ranked #63 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School?
542 students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ho-ho-kus Public School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ho-ho-kus Public School?
Ho-ho-kus Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ho-ho-kus Public School offer ?
Ho-ho-kus Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ho-ho-kus Public School part of?
Ho-ho-kus Public School is part of Ho-Ho-Kus School District.
School Reviews
2 2/8/2010
The academic program is not rigorous at all and students are not disciplined. The extracurricular activities are limited except for an exquisite art program. Middle school and lunchroom have updated facilities. The rest of the school has a much older classrooms.
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