Public schools in Nutley, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Nutley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,299
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Nutley public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Nutley, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,299 students, an average of 614 per school. The largest campus is Nutley High School (1,222 students), and the largest elementary school is Spring Garden School (606).
Every listed school belongs to Nutley 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 13.9:1, 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 16% 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 Nutley
Elementary schools in Nutley
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School Nutley Public School District | PK–06 | 446 | 12.5:1 | |
| Radcliffe School Nutley Public School District | KG–06 | 342 | 11:1 | |
| Spring Garden School Nutley Public School District | PK–06 | 606 | 18.1:1 | |
| Washington School Nutley Public School District | PK–06 | 534 | 13.6:1 | |
| Yantacaw School Nutley Public School District | PK–06 | 512 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Nutley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Walker Middle School Nutley Public School District | 07–08 | 637 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Nutley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School Nutley Public School District | 09–12 | 1,222 | 13.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Nutley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley Early Childhood Center Nutley Public School District | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black3.1%
- Asian12.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Nutley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,299 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nutley
How many public schools are in Nutley, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Nutley: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,299 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nutley?
All listed public schools with an address in Nutley belong to Nutley 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 Nutley?
Nutley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nutley, with 1,222 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nutley?
No school with an address in Nutley 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 Nutley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nutley public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Nutley 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