Hillcrest School
Somerset, NJ · Franklin Township Public School District · Grades PK-5
1,005th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
Hillcrest School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest School 1,005th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
Hillcrest School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 259 students tested
Hillcrest School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 452 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 49.1% | ▲ 16.6 pts | |
| Black | 27.0% | 25.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 17.8% | 14.6% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| White | 11.6% | 6.6% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Hillcrest School
Typical home value $576K in zip 08873 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hillcrest School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Pine Grove Manor SchoolFranklin Township Public School District · 0.7 mi away841st of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 43% - 7MacAfee Road SchoolFranklin Township Public School District · 0.8 mi away519th of 1,324
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 2McKinley Community SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1 mi away1,128th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 5Conerly Road SchoolFranklin Township Public School District · 1 mi away675th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 2Greater Brunswick Charter SchoolGreater Brunswick Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter1,075th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 2Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1.5 mi away1,154th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 2Lincoln Elementary SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1.6 mi away1,190th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 24% - 1Livingston Elementary SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1.8 mi away1,280th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hillcrest School in?
Hillcrest School is part of the Franklin Township Public School District district in Somerset, New Jersey.
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hillcrest School 1,005th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hillcrest School?
Hispanic 49%, Black 26%, Asian 15%, White 7% (452 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hillcrest School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08873 is $576K 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.