The Hamilton Township School District is a comprehensive community public school district, serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from Hamilton Township, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.Hamilton Township – Mercer County Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2023. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Kindergarten through twelve in the Hamilton Township School District. Composition: The Hamilton Township School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Hamilton Township." The district is one of the state's ten largest and consists of 17 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools along with an alternative program.About Us, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed February 27, 2026. "HTSD is the tenth largest school district in the state of New Jersey.... HTSD is composed of a diverse group of 12,154 students. There are 23 schools; 3 high schools, 3 middle schools, 17 elementary schools, and 1 special education alternative program for middle/high school students."
As of the 2025-26 school year, the district, comprising 23 schools, had an enrollment of 12,476 students and 990.15 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.60.District information for Hamilton Township Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed August 15, 2026.
The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "FG", the fourth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 7, 2014.
Schools Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education StatisticsSchool Data for the Hamilton Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.) are:Schools, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026.2021-2022 Public and Charter Schools Directory, Mercer County, New Jersey. Accessed March 6, 2023.School Performance Reports for the Hamilton Township Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 1, 2025.Schools in the Hamilton Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.
Elementary schools Alexander Elementary SchoolAlexander Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (with 351 students; in grades K–5) Joseph Bookholdt, principalPrincipal's Message, Alexander Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Greenwood Elementary SchoolGreenwood Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026 (236; K–5) Nicole Dickens-Simon, principalPrincipal's Message, Greenwood Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Kisthardt Elementary SchoolKisthardt Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (231; K–5) Dr. Diana Vasil, principalOur Principal, Kisthardt Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Klockner Elementary SchoolKlockner Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (234; PreK–5) Rashaan Monroe, principalPrincipal's Message, Klockner Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Kuser Elementary SchoolKuser Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (398; PreK–5) Nydia Peake, principalPrincipal's Message, Kuser Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Lalor Elementary SchoolLalor Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (317; K–5) Jennifer Marinello, principalPrincipal's Message, Lalor Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Langtree Elementary SchoolLangtree Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (393; PreK–5) Melissa Persichetti, principalPrincipal's Message, Langtree Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. McGalliard Elementary SchoolMcGalliard Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (250; K–5) Dana Diquinzio, principalPrincipal's Message, McGalliard Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Mercerville Elementary SchoolMercerville Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (328; K–5) Donna Scarabaggio, principalOur Principal, Mercerville Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Morgan Elementary SchoolMorgan Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (276; K–5) Michael Giambelluca, principalPrincipal's Message, Morgan Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Robinson Elementary SchoolRobinson Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (401; K–5) Dr. Kristia Greenberg, principalPrincipal's Message, Robinson Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Sayen Elementary SchoolSayen Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (260; K–5) Jessica Young, principalPrincipal's Message, Sayen Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolSunnybrae Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (275; K–5) Roberto Kesting, principalPrincipal's Message, Sunnybrae Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. University Heights Elementary SchoolUniversity Heights Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (336; PreK–5) Michelle Dailey, principalPrincipal's Message, University Heights Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. George E. Wilson Elementary SchoolGeorge E. Wilson Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (418; PreK–5) Dereth Sanchez-Ahmed, principalPrincipal's Message, Wilson Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Yardville Elementary SchoolYardville Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (302; PreK–5) Richard Czyz, principalPrincipal's Message, Yardville Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Yardville Heights Elementary SchoolYardville Heights Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (261; K–5) Jason Chirichella, principalPrincipal's Message, Yardville Heights Elementary School. Accessed August 15, 2026. Middle schools Richard C. Crockett Middle SchoolRichard C. Crockett Middle School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (999; 6–8) Matthew Finacchio, principal Albert E. Grice Middle SchoolAlbert E. Grice Middle School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (941; 6–8) Dwayne Walker, principal Emily C. Reynolds Middle SchoolEmily C. Reynolds Middle School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (914; 6–8) Patricia Landolfi-Collins, principal High schools Nottingham High School (North)Nottingham - Hamilton High North, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (985; 9–12) Jason Chirichella, principal Hamilton High School WestHamilton High School West, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (1,447; 9–12) Brian Smith, principal Steinert High School (East)Steinert - Hamilton High East, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. (1,280; 9–12) Bryan Rogers, principal Other schools Hamilton Educational Program (HEP) High SchoolHamilton Educational Program (HEP) High School, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed August 15, 2026. Catherine Nolan-Havens, supervisor
Administration Core members of the district's administration are:New Jersey School Directory for Mercer County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Scott R. Rocco, superintendentSuperintendent's Corner, Hamilton Township Public Schools. Accessed August 15, 2026. Katherine Attwood, business administrator and board secretaryBusiness Office, Hamilton Township Public Schools. Accessed March 6, 2023.
Board of education The district's board of education, composed of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Hamilton Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2025. Accessed February 27, 2026. "The Township of Hamilton School District is a Type II District located in Mercer County, New Jersey. The School District is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey, established to function as an educational institution. The Board of Education of the Hamilton School District, comprised of nine elected individuals, is the primary governing authority of the District. A superintendent is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the administrative control of the District." See "Roster of Officials" on page 15.About The School Board, Hamilton Township School District. Accessed February 27, 2026. "The Hamilton Township Board of Education is composed of nine members elected for three-year terms on a rotating basis."
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External links
School Data for the Hamilton Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics