Hillside Elementary School
MONTCLAIR, NJ · Montclair Public School District · Grades 3-5
216th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
Hillside Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Elementary School 216th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Hillside Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 421 students tested
Hillside Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 44.8% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 32.2% | 21.0% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 17.0% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 12.9% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hillside Elementary School
Typical home value $954K in zip 07042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillside Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Charles H. Bullock SchoolMontclair Public School District · 0.7 mi away252nd of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 71% - 10Brookdale Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.1 mi away66th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 81% - –Nishuane Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.1 mi away
- 8Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.1 mi away299th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 63% - 7Laning Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.2 mi away401st of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 9Watchung Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.3 mi away242nd of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 8Redwood Elementary SchoolWest Orange Public Schools · 1.5 mi away320th of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 10Ridgewood Avenue SchoolGlen Ridge Public School District · 1.5 mi away62nd of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 84%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillside Elementary School in?
Hillside Elementary School is part of the Montclair Public School District district in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey.
Is Hillside Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillside Elementary School 216th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillside Elementary School?
White 45%, Black 21%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 13% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillside Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07042 is $954K 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.