Hillcrest School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Somerset, New Jersey 08873 · Franklin Township Public School District
#1137 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#29669 of 50,301 nationally
About Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a public elementary located in Somerset, in the Franklin Township Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1137th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 10 schools in Somerset; Hillcrest School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.3
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 Hillcrest School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hillcrest School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Somerset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students · 482 m away
Pine Grove Manor School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 1.1 km away
New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,443 students · 1.3 km away
MacAfee Road School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 1.4 km away
Mckinley Community School
New Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
524 students · 1.6 km away
Conerly Road School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students · 1.6 km away
Pathways Middle School
New Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students · 1.8 km away
Greater Brunswick Charter School
New Brunswick · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
397 students · 2.3 km away
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
New Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades K–8
810 students · 2.4 km away
New Brunswick Adult High School
New Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
85 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elementary School
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Chairville Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Alexander Hamilton Academy
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
439 students
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Plainsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
439 students
Belleville PS4
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School has a Success Index (US) of 43.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1137 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 Hillcrest School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School ranks #1137 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #29669 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School had 439 students in 2025.
Is Hillcrest School a elementary school or a high school?
Hillcrest School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hillcrest School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hillcrest School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.