Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Ho-ho-kus Public School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ho-ho-kus Public School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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 #146 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School?
574 students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ho-ho-kus Public School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 12:1, which is higher than 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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