Public schools in Mahwah, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Mahwah, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,698
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mahwah public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Mahwah, NJ: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,698 students, an average of 450 per school. The largest campus is Mahwah High School (829 students), and the largest elementary school is Lenape Meadows (418).
Every listed school belongs to Mahwah Township 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 10.2:1, lower 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 14% 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 Mahwah
Elementary schools in Mahwah
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ross Elementary Mahwah Township Public School District | KG–03 | 238 | 10.1:1 | |
| George Washington School Mahwah Township Public School District | KG–03 | 177 | 9.3:1 | |
| Joyce Kilmer School Mahwah Township Public School District | 04–05 | 394 | 10.3:1 | |
| Lenape Meadows Mahwah Township Public School District | PK–03 | 418 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Mahwah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo Ridge Mahwah Township Public School District | 06–08 | 642 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Mahwah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School Mahwah Township Public School District | 09–12 | 829 | 9.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.2%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black3.5%
- Asian15.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Mahwah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,698 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mahwah
How many public schools are in Mahwah, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Mahwah: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,698 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mahwah?
All listed public schools with an address in Mahwah belong to Mahwah Township 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 Mahwah?
Mahwah High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mahwah, with 829 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mahwah?
No school with an address in Mahwah 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 Mahwah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mahwah public schools is 10.2:1, lower 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 Mahwah 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