Public schools in North Bergen, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in North Bergen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,405
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North Bergen public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in North Bergen, NJ: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,405 students, an average of 851 per school. The largest campus is Lincoln Elementary School (1,193 students).
Every listed school belongs to North Bergen 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 12.4:1, 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 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 North Bergen
Elementary schools in North Bergen
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Elementary School North Bergen School District | KG–06 | 978 | 14.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 1,193 | 11.6:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary School North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 296 | 8.4:1 | |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School North Bergen School District | KG–06 | 938 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in North Bergen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen Junior High School North Bergen School District | 07–08 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic89.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 North Bergen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,405 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Bergen
How many public schools are in North Bergen, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in North Bergen: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 3,405 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Bergen?
All listed public schools with an address in North Bergen belong to North Bergen School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in North Bergen?
No school with an address in North Bergen 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 North Bergen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Bergen public schools is 12.4:1, 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 North Bergen 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