Public schools in Lodi, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Lodi, 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
3,160
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lodi public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Lodi, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,160 students, an average of 395 per school. The largest campus is Lodi High School (906 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilson School (382).
Lodi School District operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lodi campus. 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 12.5:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% 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 Lodi
Elementary schools in Lodi
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus School Lodi School District | PK–05 | 265 | 15.6:1 | |
| Hilltop School Lodi School District | PK–05 | 337 | 11.6:1 | |
| Roosevelt School Lodi School District | PK–05 | 148 | 11.4:1 | |
| Washington School Lodi School District | PK–05 | 358 | 13.3:1 | |
| Wilson School Lodi School District | PK–05 | 382 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Lodi
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Lodi School District | 06–08 | 686 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Lodi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School Lodi School District | 09–12 | 906 | 13.4:1 | |
| Lodi MS HS South Bergen Jointure Commission School District · Special Education School | 06–12 | 78 | 3.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.1%
- Hispanic62.5%
- Black7.6%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lodi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,160 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lodi
How many public schools are in Lodi, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Lodi: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,160 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lodi?
Schools with an address in Lodi belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lodi School District (7 schools), South Bergen Jointure Commission 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 Lodi?
Lodi High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lodi, with 906 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lodi?
No school with an address in Lodi 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 Lodi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lodi public schools is 12.5:1, 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 Lodi 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