Top Rankings
Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,213 students in Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
7,213 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
625 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
35%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
34%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
43%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,342 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,131
$26,940
Spending / Student
$23,342
$25,837
Best Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnymead Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Amsterdam Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Woodfern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Auten Road Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 9 public schools serving 7,213 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #114 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
43% of Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hillsborough Township 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,342 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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