Cedar Hill School

100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Cedar Hill School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Cedar Hill School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Cedar Hill School's student population of 502 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar Hill School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cedar Hill School is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
35%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
49%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Hill School's ranking?
Cedar Hill School is ranked #192 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cedar Hill School?
502 students attend Cedar Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cedar Hill School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Hill School offer ?
Cedar Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Hill School part of?
Cedar Hill School is part of Bernards Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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