Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ho-ho-kus Public 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 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ho-Ho-Kus Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Ho Ho Kus, NJ, covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Typically, residents are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching 1.5 miles.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ho-ho-kus Public School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Ho-ho-kus Public 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 Ho-ho-kus Public School is 0.38, 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
#53 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
78%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
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 #53 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School?
573 students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ho-ho-kus Public School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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