Hilltop Country Day School
As Sussex County`s only independent school, Hilltop embraces a "pioneering" spirit, which guides us as we work to develop a model school program that is committed to providing a highly educational environment for all children.
Hilltop is first and foremost a community dedicated to the development of the whole child.
Who our students are becoming, as people, is just as important to us as what and how they are learning.
Our program is designed to attend to the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students from the preschool years through early adolescence with an emphasis on creativity and a love of learning. We value our community and especially the important ways in which it embraces the role of parents.
Although the school, through its professional faculty, designs and implements curriculum, we look to parents for support and input.
Communication between home and school is open and maintained regularly throughout the school year.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Yearly Tuition: $20,785
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(no blue denim, collared shirts for boys)
(no blue denim, collared shirts for boys)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,785
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kevin Folan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
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The nearest high school to Hilltop Country Day School is Pope John XXIII High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rev George A Brown School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Alpine Montessori - Sparta (0.2 miles away)
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School Reviews
5
My daughter started at Hilltop this year and absolutely loves the school. The quality of education is excellent! My husband and I could not be happier!
5
We have three kids at Hilltop and they absolutely love it. Previously they all attended a public school and, while they did well, we were concerned they were not being challenged. This instantly changed once they enrolled at Hilltop. Our kids, including our preschooler, come home everyday passionate about the various projects they worked on at school. How many six year olds come home and talk about surface tension in bubbles and how to properly code a color sorting robot? We love Hilltop!
5
Our son has been at hilltop this is his third year, unfortunately he has some medical issues but the school has worked with us immensely. He feels totally comfortable and the students missed him so much and smothered him with letters, cards, so when he returned it felt like he never missed months of school. I certainly don't feel like it would be the same feeling at a public school. This year he is excelling beyond belief in Kindergarten eager to learn, almost reading. We are definitely very happy with this school.We love the fact he is learning a different language, and is taking piano lessons and the S.T.E.A.M. program after school is his favorite.
5
I can't say enough positive attributes that would express adequately how wonderful Hilltop is. The rigor of academics is incrediby well balanced with the creative process.
The staff is without exception committed to the students, from the custodian to the Head of Schools.
Just a lovely School.
5
I will highly recommend Hilltop. Each of my children have been give the type of individual attention which has allowed them to excel. The open communication with the teachers, who know their students so well, is extremely helpful as a parent.
5
The Upper School Science program is extremely comprehensive. My child was well prepared for high school science.
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