Hillside Grade School: New Hyde Park Success (2026 List)

About Hillside Grade School

Hillside Grade School occupies 150 W. Maple Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, within the New Hyde Park–Garden City Park Union Free School District. The school spans grades pre-K through 6, one of four elementary campuses in this Nassau County district. A total of 481 students are enrolled at this campus. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1. Female students make up 54% of the population and males 46%. Recent state results indicate 83% of students reached math proficiency and 71% achieved reading proficiency. Hillside is a non-charter, boundary-based public school operating under a PK–6 grade configuration that includes students through the upper elementary years before the transition to middle school. Campus scale and grade span make Hillside one of the fuller-enrollment buildings in the district's four-school network. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $937,000 for residential properties in the New Hyde Park area. Hillside Grade School earns its place among the best elementary schools in New York, ranking in the top 7% of all New York elementary schools by combined test performance.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%

Reading 71%

State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 71% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

481

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.1%

Asian 70.89%

Hispanic 11.23%

Black 0.21%

Two+ Races 3.33%

Native Am. 0.83%

White

13.1%

Asian

70.89%

Hispanic

11.23%

Black

0.21%

Two+ Races

3.33%

Native Am.

0.83%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 481

53.64%

258 Female

46.36%

223 Male

Student Population

481 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1924 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hillside Grade School Contact Information

Address

150 W MAPLE DR, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

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Phone

(516) 434-2419

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Website

http://www.nhp-gcp.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hillside Grade School is proud to announce that 16 fifth graders were officially published in the “Spook Squad” Young Writers anthology this month. Kindergarteners recently held their annual Alphabet Fashion Show, celebrating their literacy mastery. The campus also featured its young scientists at the Sixth Grade Science Fair, where students exhibited innovative research projects that underscore the school’s commitment to inquiry-based learning.

FAQ

Q1. Does Hillside Grade School provide gifted education?

Ans. Hillside Grade School provides enriched instruction and academic opportunities to challenge the advanced learners at higher level.

Q2. Are after-school clubs offered at Hillside Grade School?

Ans. Students can join after-school enrichment clubs and activities (reading programs, creative arts and hands-on STEM experiences).

Q3. Does Hillside Grade School organize cultural events?

Ans. Yes. The school organizes cultural celebrations and themed community events throughout the year to promote inclusion and student participation.

Q4. Does Hillside Grade School have a library program?

Ans. The students participate regularly in the library activities which strengthens the reading habits, research skills and development of independent learning.

Q5. Are family workshops held at Hillside Grade School?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to attend workshops and school events focused on supporting academics, literacy growth, and student well-being.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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