Hillside Elementary School

Hillside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
340 Homans Ave,  Closter, NJ
Closter Public School District
4.3
621 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Mr. Alfred Baffa
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.18

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Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Average GPA
3.18
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
9
Equity
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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%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
1.0 other
3/24/2025
3th gr JB is a teacher with a poor character. Avoid that class.
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5.0 parent
2/10/2018
I have 2 children who attended this school from kindergarten through 4th grade. It has been such an amazing school experience for both of them. Their experiences with all teachers in every grade have been overwhelmingly positive. You couldn't find a warmer learning environment. It's such a lovely co...
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5.0 other
6/2/2015
We moved to Closter last year because our youngest son went to pre-K special education pre-K. It was just perfect for him. We now have two boys there in 2nd grade and Kindergarten. They both enjoy going to school and it seems that they learn almost with no effort. There is practically no stress with...
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5.0 parent
9/26/2013
My 5th grader attended Hillside from K-4 and my 8 year is now a 3rd grader there. My children have always looked to forward to going to school. They never complain about the work or the staff and actually enjoy their time there. The curriculum is top notch and the educators respect their students an...
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