Hilltop School

www.mendhamboro.org

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hilltop School, located at 12 Hilltop Road in Mendham, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades kindergarten through four. As part of the Mendham Borough School District, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and strong commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic foundations while integrating character development, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education within a nurturing community setting.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work closely with parents to promote student growth and academic success. With a focus on individualized instruction and meaningful classroom experiences, Hilltop School aims to build a solid educational base for its young learners before they transition to middle school. Its location in the historic and scenic community of Mendham contributes to a close-knit school culture that prioritizes both local traditions and modern educational standards.

262

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
221 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.5 %)
Two or More
17 (6.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mendham Borough School District
Phone:	(973)543-4251
Website:	http://www.mendhamboro.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 48