Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alexander Hamilton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Alexander Hamilton School covers the entire Glen Rock, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Hamilton 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
Alexander Hamilton School's student population of 300 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander Hamilton School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Hamilton School is 0.60, 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
#38 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Hamilton School's ranking?
Alexander Hamilton School is ranked #38 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alexander Hamilton School often compared to?
Alexander Hamilton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clara E Coleman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton School?
300 students attend Alexander Hamilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Alexander Hamilton School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Hamilton School?
Alexander Hamilton School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Hamilton School offer ?
Alexander Hamilton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Hamilton School part of?
Alexander Hamilton School is part of Glen Rock Public School District.
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