Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartshorn School ranks in the top 5% 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 80-84% (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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartshorn School serves the west part of Short Hills, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the zone being about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartshorn 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
Hartshorn School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hartshorn 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 Hartshorn School is 0.62, 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
#54 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
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 ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
48%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartshorn School's ranking?
Hartshorn School is ranked #54 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hartshorn School often compared to?
Hartshorn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood School, Deerfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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 Hartshorn School?
392 students attend Hartshorn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hartshorn School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartshorn School?
Hartshorn School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hartshorn School offer ?
Hartshorn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartshorn School part of?
Hartshorn School is part of Millburn Township School District.
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