Public schools in Linden, NJ
11 open public schools with an address in Linden, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,441
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Linden public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Linden, NJ: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,441 students, an average of 586 per school. The largest campus is Linden High School (1,934 students), and the largest elementary school is Number 2 (602).
Every listed school belongs to Linden 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 12.3:1, 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 70% 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 Linden
Elementary schools in Linden
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 454 | 12.3:1 | |
| Number 10 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 299 | 13:1 | |
| Number 2 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 602 | 10:1 | |
| Number 4 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 447 | 14:1 | |
| Number 5 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 319 | 12.3:1 | |
| Number 6 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 320 | 13.9:1 | |
| Number 8 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 334 | 12.4:1 | |
| Number 9 Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 311 | 10:1 |
Middle schools in Linden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle School Linden Public School District | 06–08 | 710 | 11.7:1 | |
| Myles J. McManus MIddle School Linden Public School District | 06–08 | 711 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Linden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School Linden Public School District | 09–12 | 1,934 | 13.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic51.7%
- Black29.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Linden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,441 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Linden
How many public schools are in Linden, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Linden: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,441 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Linden?
All listed public schools with an address in Linden belong to Linden 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 Linden?
Linden High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Linden, with 1,934 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Linden?
No school with an address in Linden 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 Linden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Linden public schools is 12.3:1, 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 Linden 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