Best Hillsdale Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,123 students in Hillsdale, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsdale, NJ are Meadowbrook, George G White and Ann Blanche Smith. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsdale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hillsdale, NJ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowbrook
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Piermont Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-8088
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
George G White
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Magnolia Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-0286
Gr: 5-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Ann Blanche Smith
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Hillsdale Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-1188
Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsdale, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hillsdale, NJ include Meadowbrook, George G White and Ann Blanche Smith.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsdale?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hillsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale?
Hillsdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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