For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,009 students in Hackettstown, NJ (there are , serving 123 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Hackettstown, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hackettstown, NJ are Willow Grove Elementary School, Hatchery Hill Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hackettstown, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hackettstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hackettstown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-2805
Grades: 2-4
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
398 5th Avenue
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8550
Grades: PK-1
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Hackettstown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Washington Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8554
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Hackettstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Warren Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8150
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hackettstown, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hackettstown, NJ include Willow Grove Elementary School, Hatchery Hill Elementary School and Hackettstown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hackettstown?
4 public schools are located in Hackettstown.
What percentage of students in Hackettstown go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Hackettstown are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hackettstown?
Hackettstown public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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