Top Rankings
Hillsborough Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,215 students in Hillsborough Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hillsborough Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,215 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hillsborough Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
37 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2,461 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
34%
10%
# Hispanic Students
868 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
33%
# Black Students
388 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
3,279 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
45%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
304
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
443
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
480
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
510
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
494
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
564
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
608
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
566
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
603
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
583
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
603
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
561
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
293
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,125 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,335 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,125
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,335
$26,033
Best Hillsborough Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnymead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Woods Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Amsterdam Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Woodfern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Triangle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,193 students
Rank: #88.
Auten Road Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 1,203 students
Rank: #99.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Hillsborough Township Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,215 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Hillsborough Township Public School District is ranked #110 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
45% of Hillsborough Township Public School District students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Hillsborough Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsborough Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,335 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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