Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
340 Homans Ave,  Closter, NJ
Closter Public School District
4.1
621 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Alfred Baffa
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.32

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
655:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
43.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
40.4%
Hispanic
7.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 other
8/15/2025
The school is exceptional. The teachers are highly dedicated. In the past one to two years, several new teachers have joined the school, and they have made significant contributions, elevating the already great institution.
1.0 other
8/7/2025
My cousin said that she didn’t know the difference between a SOLID and a LIQUID. If a child doesn’t know a difference then maybe it’s not my cousins fault but instead the SCHOOLS fault. Most of the other kids knew about it either. Fire those teachers. My older cousin who used to go to this school di...
5.0 parent
7/6/2025
Great School. Highly recommended. Teachers are really great!
1.0 other
3/24/2025
3th gr JB is a teacher with a poor character. Avoid that class.

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Hillside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Closter, NJ, in the Closter neighborhood, and is served by the Closter Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 621 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Hillside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32. The average home value in this area is $1,412,836. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cresskill High School, Merritt Memorial School, Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, and more. Learn more about what Closter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillside Elementary School.

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