Public schools in New Providence, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in New Providence, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,355
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of New Providence public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in New Providence, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,355 students, an average of 471 per school. The largest campus is New Providence High School (644 students), and the largest elementary school is Allen W. Roberts School (641).
New Providence School District operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one New Providence 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 11.1:1, 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.
About 3% 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 New Providence
Elementary schools in New Providence
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen W. Roberts School New Providence School District | PK–06 | 641 | 11.9:1 | |
| Developmental Learning Center New Providence Morris-Union Jointure Commission School District · Special Education School | PK–08 | 91 | 6.1:1 | |
| Salt Brook School New Providence School District | KG–06 | 583 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in New Providence
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence Middle School New Providence School District | 07–08 | 396 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in New Providence
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence High School New Providence School District | 09–12 | 644 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black2.3%
- Asian22.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 New Providence schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,355 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Providence
How many public schools are in New Providence, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in New Providence: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,355 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Providence?
Schools with an address in New Providence belong to 2 education agencies, led by New Providence School District (4 schools), Morris-Union 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 New Providence?
New Providence High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Providence, with 644 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Providence?
No school with an address in New Providence 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 New Providence schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Providence public schools is 11.1:1, 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 New Providence 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