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Harding Township School District


At a glance
22ndof 609 New Jersey districts
Better than 96% of New Jersey districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-8
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 96.4% of districts
1
School
291
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedHarding Township School44th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Harding Township School up 20 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Harding Township School District is home to a single highly-ranked elementary school, Harding Township School, which serves grades PK-8. This school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 3.3% of New Jersey elementary schools and consistently maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harding Township School's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 2024-2025, 91.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 57.1%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 to 1 likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized instruction and support. Additionally, the district's high per-student spending of $20,191 suggests ample resources to support the school's educational programs.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is slightly higher than the state's target of 10%, it is still relatively low. Furthermore, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 3.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, Harding Township School appears to be a highly successful and well-resourced institution, providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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