Public schools in Bergenfield, NJ
7 open public schools with an address in Bergenfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,600
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bergenfield public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Bergenfield, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,600 students, an average of 514 per school. The largest campus is Bergenfield High School (1,239 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (443).
Every listed school belongs to Bergenfield Borough School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 41% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bergenfield
Elementary schools in Bergenfield
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 352 | 15.2:1 | |
| Hoover Elementary School Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 261 | 10.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Bergenfield Borough School District | KG–05 | 291 | 16.5:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 443 | 14.4:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 253 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Bergenfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy W. Brown Middle School Bergenfield Borough School District | 06–08 | 761 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Bergenfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield High School Bergenfield Borough School District | 09–12 | 1,239 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic57.7%
- Black7.7%
- Asian21.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Bergenfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,600 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bergenfield
How many public schools are in Bergenfield, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Bergenfield: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,600 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bergenfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Bergenfield belong to Bergenfield Borough School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bergenfield?
Bergenfield High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bergenfield, with 1,239 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bergenfield?
No school with an address in Bergenfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bergenfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bergenfield public schools is 12.7:1, higher than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bergenfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities