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Hillcrest School

160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
Hillcrest School serves 268 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillcrest School's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
It takes a village to raise a child

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hillcrest School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
3%
14%
White
34%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hillcrest School often compared to?
Hillcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandy Park School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
268 students attend Hillcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillcrest School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillcrest School offer ?
Hillcrest School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest School part of?
Hillcrest School is part of Morris School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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