Hilldale School

www.montvilletwpps.nj.schools.bz/4/home

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hilldale School, located in Pine Brook, New Jersey, is a private, independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, personalized attention, and the development of strong fundamental skills in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Hilldale is able to foster a supportive learning environment where teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.

Beyond academics, Hilldale School places a significant focus on character development and the cultivation of a well-rounded student body. The school integrates a variety of extracurricular activities, including the arts and physical education, to encourage creativity and social growth. The community-oriented atmosphere aims to prepare students not only for high-level high school placements but also to instill in them the confidence, discipline, and integrity necessary to succeed in their future educational and personal endeavors.

320

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilldale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	139
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
150 (46.9 %)
Asian
139 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Montville Township School District
Phone:	(973)331-7100
Website:	http://www.montvilletwpps.nj.schools.bz/4/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 53