Deanna G. Taylor Academy
HILLSIDE, NJ · Hillside Public School District · Grades 2-6
1,092nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Deanna G. Taylor Academy 1,092nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2022 to 18th in 2025.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 140 students tested
Deanna G. Taylor Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 191 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.3% | 58.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 29.3% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 8.8% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Typical home value $515K in zip 07205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Hurden Looker Elementary SchoolHillside Public School District · 0.7 mi away715th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 35% - 3Franklin ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 0.7 mi away1,029th of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 5Livingston ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 0.8 mi away713th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 43% - 4Ola Edwards Community SchoolHillside Public School District · 1 mi away908th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 30% - 2Chancellor Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.3 mi away1,116th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 1Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.3 mi away1,210th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18% - –Abram P. Morris Early Childhood CenterHillside Public School District · 1.4 mi away
- 1Chancellor Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.4 mi away1,206th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Deanna G. Taylor Academy in?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is part of the Hillside Public School District district in HILLSIDE, New Jersey.
Is Deanna G. Taylor Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Deanna G. Taylor Academy 1,092nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Black 58%, Hispanic 29%, White 9%, Asian 1% (191 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Deanna G. Taylor Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07205 is $515K 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.