Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School's student population of 657 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
to promote a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
School Rankings
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is 0.61, 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
#52 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
56%
11%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
28%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hatikvah International Academy Charter School's ranking?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is ranked #52 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
657 students attend Hatikvah International Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hatikvah International Academy Charter School offer ?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hatikvah International Academy Charter School part of?
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School is part of Hatikvah International Academy Charter School District.
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