Hilltop Country Day School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,785
Acceptance rate: 93%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hilltop Country Day School
Pre-K	12
Kind	8
1	4
2	5
3	8
4	3
6	14
7	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no blue denim, collared shirts for boys

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,785

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% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

93%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kevin Folan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FencingMartial Arts

Track and Field

School Notes

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.

School Motto: Empowering your children with rigorous curriculum, strong values, and kindness

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hilltop Country Day School cost?

Hilltop Country Day School's tuition is approximately $20,785 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hilltop Country Day School?

The acceptance rate of Hilltop Country Day School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

Does Hilltop Country Day School offer a summer program?

Yes, Hilltop Country Day School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Hilltop Country Day School offer?

Hilltop Country Day School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Martial Arts and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Hilltop Country Day School?

The application deadline for Hilltop Country Day School is Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (7 reviews)

5 6/13/2025

Our son goes to Hilltop, and he loves it. He is so eager to learn because of Hilltop and the amazing staff. From the custodian all the way up to the headmaster, everyone at the school interacts with all the students. I couldn't imagine a better place for our son to learn and grow.

- Posted by Parent - Wb

5 3/10/2018

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!

- Posted by Parent - Tristina

5 9/10/2017

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!

- Posted by Parent - Rachel

5 10/1/2016

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.

- Posted by Parent - deann

5 3/22/2016

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.

- Posted by Parent - Sgibs

5 1/1/2016

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.

- Posted by Parent - joann

5 1/1/2016

The Upper School Science program is extremely comprehensive. My child was well prepared for high school science.

- Posted by Parent - thero

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sussex County, NJ is $20,364 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sussex County, NJ is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).