Public schools in Kearny, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Kearny, operated by 2 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
6,236
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Kearny public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Kearny, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,236 students, an average of 780 per school. The largest campus is Kearny High School (1,825 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (950).
Kearny operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 10.9:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 71% 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 Kearny
Elementary schools in Kearny
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Kearny | PK–06 | 950 | 9.8:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Kearny | PK–06 | 428 | 10.3:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Kearny | PK–06 | 428 | 10.7:1 | |
| Schuyler Elementary School Kearny | PK–06 | 437 | 11:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Kearny | PK–06 | 557 | 10:1 |
Middle schools in Kearny
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School Kearny | 07–08 | 763 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Kearny
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School Kearny | 09–12 | 1,825 | 12.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kearny
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Arts and Science Charter School Hudson Arts and Science Charter School · Charter | KG–09 | 848 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.3%
- Hispanic70.5%
- Black2.8%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Kearny schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,236 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kearny
How many public schools are in Kearny, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Kearny: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,236 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kearny?
Schools with an address in Kearny belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kearny (7 schools), Hudson Arts and Science Charter School (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 Kearny?
Kearny High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kearny, with 1,825 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kearny?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Kearny are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hudson Arts and Science 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 Kearny schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kearny public schools is 10.9:1, 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 Kearny 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