Hillside Public School District

District Overview
Located at 195 Virginia Street in Hillside, New Jersey, the Hillside Public School District is an active, traditional public school system anchored in a large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district operates seven schools that offer a seamless academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Currently serving a diverse student body of 3,010 students, the district is structured to foster early childhood development, strong foundational learning in the primary grades, and comprehensive college and career preparation through high school graduation.

Supporting this vibrant student community is a robust workforce composed of nearly 894 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional and operational framework includes approximately 478 full-time equivalent teachers, 37 instructional aides, and 378 dedicated support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive both attentive classroom instruction and comprehensive developmental services. Designed to meet the needs of local families while offering education researchers a clear picture of suburban public school operations, the district remains accessible through its administrative channels. Community members and researchers alike can explore its educational initiatives online via the district's website or contact administrative personnel directly at (908) 352-7664.
7
Total Schools
3,010
Total Students
478.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White282
Hispanic1,135
Black1,520
Asian32
Two or More28
American Indian2
Pacific Islander10
  • Black
    1,520 (50.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1,135 (37.7%)
  • White
    282 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    32 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hillside Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,010*
Teachers (FTE):478.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3