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Hopewell Valley Regional School District (2026) - Pennington, NJ

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

425 South Main St
Pennington, NJ 08534
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hopewell Valley Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,423 students in Hopewell Valley Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hopewell Valley Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,423 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hopewell Valley Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#145 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
58%
38%
64%
49%
40%
23%
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
68%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,929 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,800 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,929
$27,031
Spending / Student
$28,800
$25,924

Best Hopewell Valley Regional School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bear Tavern Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1162 Bear Tavern Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 737-4005
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hopewell Valley Regional School District?
Hopewell Valley Regional School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,423 students.
What is the rank of Hopewell Valley Regional School District?
Hopewell Valley Regional School District is ranked #149 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell Valley Regional School District?
68% of Hopewell Valley Regional School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hopewell Valley Regional School District?
Hopewell Valley Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hopewell Valley Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,800 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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