Highlands Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands, New Jersey 07732 · Henry Hudson Regional School District
#685 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#10724 of 50,301 nationally
About Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary located in Highlands, in the Henry Hudson Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 153 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 685th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 153.
There are 2 schools in Highlands; Highlands Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Highlands Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henry Hudson Regional School
Highlands · Public high · Grades 7–12
278 students · 1.5 km away
Navesink Elementary School
Atlantic Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
210 students · 3.0 km away
Forrestdale School
Rumson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
498 students · 3.5 km away
Deane-Porter Elementary School
Rumson · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
411 students · 3.6 km away
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
Atlantic Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
282 students · 3.6 km away
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Rumson · Public high · Grades 9–12
816 students · 3.8 km away
Bayshore Middle School
Leonardo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students · 5.3 km away
Viola L Sickles School
Fair Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
464 students · 5.3 km away
Leonardo Elementary School
Leonardo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 5.3 km away
Knollwood School
Fair Haven · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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153 students
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MT Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
153 students
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Metuchen · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
152 students
Cape May City Elementary School
Cape May · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students
North Cliff School
Englewood Cliffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
149 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School a good school?
Highlands Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #685 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Highlands Elementary School ranks #685 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #10724 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School had 153 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highlands Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highlands Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.