University Heights Elementary School
HAMILTON, NJ · Hamilton Township Public School District · Grades PK-5
734th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
University Heights Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Heights Elementary School 734th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
University Heights Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 96 students tested
University Heights Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 321 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 48.0% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 28.3% | ▲ 21.7 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 13.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.6% | 4.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near University Heights Elementary School
Typical home value $491K in zip 08690 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near University Heights Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Joseph F. Cappello SchoolMercer County Special Services School District · 0.7 mi away
- 7Morgan Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 1 mi away460th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 55% - 5Mercerville Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 1.6 mi away792nd of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 38% - 5Sayen Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 1.6 mi away731st of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 6Langtree Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 2.2 mi away652nd of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 47% - 4Klockner Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 2.5 mi away910th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 5Alexander Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 2.7 mi away716th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 45% - 6Ben Franklin ElementaryLawrence Township Public School District · 3 mi away585th of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Heights Elementary School in?
University Heights Elementary School is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District district in HAMILTON, New Jersey.
Is University Heights Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Heights Elementary School 734th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Heights Elementary School?
White 48%, Hispanic 28%, Black 13%, Two or more races 6% (321 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Heights Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08690 is $491K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.