Public Schools in New Jersey
School enrollment and performance for New Jersey. Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2021-22
NCES Common Core of Data · School year 2021-22 · Updated annually each fall
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2,655
Total Public Schools
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1,344,000
Total Students Enrolled
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91%
Graduation Rate
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12:1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Education in New Jersey
New Jersey has 2,655 public schools serving 1,344,000 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. The 4-year adjusted cohort graduation rate is 91%.
Public schools in New Jersey are funded by a combination of local, state, and federal sources. The graduation rate reflects students who complete high school within four years.
Major Cities with Schools
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Trenton
Data Source
Data from the NCES Common Core of Data (2021-22 school year), a public domain dataset updated annually.