Closter Public School District

The Closter Public School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional schools, Hillside Elementary School and Tenakill Middle School, which consistently rank among the top schools in the state. Both schools have earned high ratings from SchoolDigger, with Hillside Elementary School receiving a 4-star rating and Tenakill Middle School earning a prestigious 5-star rating.

Hillside Elementary School stands out for its impressive academic performance, with 64.4% of 3rd graders and 86.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 69.3% of 3rd graders and 75.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3% and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 0.8%. Tenakill Middle School is equally impressive, with 85.3% of 5th graders, 83.8% of 6th graders, 87.8% of 7th graders, and 88.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and an exceptional 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I.

The Closter Public School District as a whole is ranked 36 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, reflecting the high-quality education provided by both Hillside Elementary School and Tenakill Middle School. The diverse racial makeup of the student populations at both schools, along with their low chronic absenteeism rates and strong academic performance, suggest a commitment to excellence and a positive school climate that is fostering student success.