- Pascack Hills High School — Grades 9–12 · 768 students
- Pascack Valley High School — Grades 9–12 · 928 students
- Hillsdale Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 478 students
- Hillsdale High School — Grades 9–12 · 612 students
Zip code 07642 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| K–8 Elementary | Hillsdale Borough School District 1,124 students · 3 schools | 9/10 |
| 9–12 Secondary | Pascack Valley Regional School District 1,782 students · 2 schools | 8/10 |
| Metric | Pascack Valley Regional School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 2,223 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $22,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascack Valley Regional School District (this district) | NR | — | 2,223 |
| West New York Town School District | 3/10 | 26th | 8,020 |
| Woodbridge Township School District | 4/10 | 32nd | 13,836 |
| Mountainside Borough School District | 10/10 | 96th | 747 |
About Pascack Valley Regional School District
Families in zip code 07642 (Hillsdale, New Jersey) are assigned to Pascack Valley Regional School District for public education through 12. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Pascack Valley Regional School District runs approximately $22,000 annually, placing it near the New Jersey state average of approximately $22,000 and well above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Districts at this funding level typically offer smaller class sizes, broader elective and extracurricular programs, stronger technology infrastructure, and more competitive teacher salaries. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Pascack Valley Regional School District is a small, community-focused district with 2 schools serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 1,782 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Pascack Valley Regional School District does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It serves only high school grades, and our ratings are built from state assessment results in grades 3–8, so there is no comparable proficiency measure for a district that does not enroll those grades.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Pascack Valley Regional School District. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 07642
Children in zip code 07642 are assigned to Pascack Valley Regional School District for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 07642, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Pascack Valley Regional School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — New Jersey districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Hillsdale
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Pascack Valley Regional School District serves zip code 07642, homes in and around zip code 07642 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In New Jersey, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Pascack Valley Regional School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 07642.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Pascack Valley Regional School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 07642 data.