Public schools in Cranford, NJ
7 open public schools with an address in Cranford, 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
3,773
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cranford public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Cranford, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,773 students, an average of 539 per school. The largest campus is Cranford High School (1,116 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillside Avenue School (743).
Every listed school belongs to Cranford Public 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 11.8:1, 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 2% 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 Cranford
Elementary schools in Cranford
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Avenue School Cranford Public School District | KG–02 | 226 | 13.5:1 | |
| Brookside Place School Cranford Public School District | KG–05 | 364 | 14.1:1 | |
| Hillside Avenue School Cranford Public School District | KG–08 | 743 | 10:1 | |
| Livingston Avenue School Cranford Public School District | 03–05 | 270 | 11.8:1 | |
| Walnut Avenue School Cranford Public School District | PK–02 | 304 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Cranford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Avenue School Cranford Public School District | 03–08 | 750 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Cranford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford High School Cranford Public School District | 09–12 | 1,116 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black2.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Cranford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,773 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cranford
How many public schools are in Cranford, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Cranford: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,773 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cranford?
All listed public schools with an address in Cranford belong to Cranford Public 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 Cranford?
Cranford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cranford, with 1,116 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cranford?
No school with an address in Cranford 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 Cranford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cranford public schools is 11.8:1, 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 Cranford 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.
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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