Hilltop Elementary School

Hilltop Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
12 Hilltop Rd,  Mendham, NJ
Mendham Borough School District
4.9
4.6
249 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. David Heller
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
243:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
White
84.4%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 9 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/22/2019
Hilltop is a wonderful school with excellent teachers and a balanced curriculum. My kids enjoy school so much, it manages to create a real nurturing atmosphere where kids can grow and feel comfortable.
5.0 Parent
10/22/2019
Wonderful school! Couldn't be happier! It is a school that focuses both on academic and character education. The teachers and Principal really care about the children.
5.0 Parent
9/20/2019
Hilltop Elementary has been an amazing experience for my daughter. We relocated to the area and the principal and administration have been attentive and wonderful from the start. The teachers are compassionate and understanding and take their time with each student. There is a strong level of school pride and community. She loves her classmates and is engaged throughout the day and we know we have picked the perfect school for her.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 7 Reviews
3.0 parent
10/19/2025
The school is very proactive about encouraging progress, responsibility and independence. Mix of good and bad teachers, like any school. If your child doesn't fit the exact prototype student they're expecting, they get left to pretty well fend for themselves. Was warned with stories from other paren...
5.0 parent
7/2/2025
Like any school there is always room for improvement but overall we’ve enjoyed sending our two kids to Hilltop. It’s small, family oriented, and feels like a private school. The newer principal, Mr. Mucha has made so many improvements to student behavior and engagement.
5.0 parent
12/7/2019
The teachers and staff go above and beyond for the students. The principal is excellent and always available.
4.0 parent
7/16/2013
Strong principal and teachers. The school needs to do a better job identifying students needing additional help including 504, IEP and those with slight needs. Parents have to fight to get their child assistance. Many have to pay for outside testing in order to show the school that help is needed. I...

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Hilltop Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Mendham, NJ, in the Mendham neighborhood, and is served by the Mendham Borough School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 249 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Hilltop Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,329,306. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Morris Mendham High School, Delbarton School, Mountain View Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mendham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hilltop Elementary School.

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