Public schools in Hoboken, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Hoboken, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,756
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Hoboken public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Hoboken, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,756 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Hoboken High School (652 students), and the largest elementary school is Wallace Elementary School (649).
Hoboken Public School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 11.3:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 29% 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 Hoboken
Elementary schools in Hoboken
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Charter School of Hoboken Elysian Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 292 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hoboken Dual Language Charter School Hoboken Dual Language Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 441 | 22.1:1 | |
| Joseph F Brandt Elementary School Hoboken Public School District | PK–05 | 632 | 10.7:1 | |
| Thomas G. Connors Elementary School Hoboken Public School District | KG–05 | 353 | 10.4:1 | |
| Wallace Elementary School Hoboken Public School District | PK–05 | 649 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Hoboken
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Middle School Hoboken Public School District | 06–08 | 438 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Hoboken
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken High School Hoboken Public School District | 09–12 | 652 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hoboken
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Charter School Hoboken Charter School District · Charter | KG–12 | 299 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.2%
- Hispanic27.1%
- Black7.5%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Hoboken schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,756 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hoboken
How many public schools are in Hoboken, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Hoboken: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,756 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hoboken?
Schools with an address in Hoboken belong to 4 education agencies, led by Hoboken Public School District (5 schools), Elysian Charter School (1 school), Hoboken Charter School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hoboken?
Hoboken High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hoboken, with 652 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hoboken?
Yes. 3 of the 8 public schools in Hoboken are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Elysian Charter School of Hoboken, Hoboken Charter School, Hoboken Dual Language Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hoboken schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hoboken public schools is 11.3:1, similar to 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 Hoboken 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