Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillside Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillside Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hillside Grade School's student population of 481 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Hillside Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Grade School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
71%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillside Grade School's ranking?
Hillside Grade School is ranked #440 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hillside Grade School often compared to?
Hillside Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hyde Park Road School, Garden City Park School, Manor Oaks William Bowie School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hillside Grade School?
481 students attend Hillside Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hillside Grade School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Grade School?
Hillside Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hillside Grade School offer ?
Hillside Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillside Grade School part of?
Hillside Grade School is part of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District.
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