Public schools in Saddle Brook, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Saddle Brook, 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
1,836
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Saddle Brook public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Saddle Brook, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,836 students, an average of 367 per school. The largest campus is Saddle Brook Middle/High School (806 students), and the largest elementary school is Helen I. Smith School (340).
Every listed school belongs to Saddle Brook 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 12.8:1, 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 29% 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 Saddle Brook
Elementary schools in Saddle Brook
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School Saddle Brook School District | KG–06 | 328 | 13.7:1 | |
| Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook School District | KG–06 | 340 | 11.8:1 | |
| Salome H. Long Memorial School Saddle Brook School District | KG–06 | 304 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Saddle Brook
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook Middle/High School Saddle Brook School District | 07–12 | 806 | 12.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saddle Brook
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School Saddle Brook School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 58 | 8.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic34.3%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Saddle Brook schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,836 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saddle Brook
How many public schools are in Saddle Brook, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Saddle Brook: 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,836 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saddle Brook?
All listed public schools with an address in Saddle Brook belong to Saddle Brook 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 Saddle Brook?
Saddle Brook Middle/High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saddle Brook, with 806 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saddle Brook?
No school with an address in Saddle Brook 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 Saddle Brook schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saddle Brook public schools is 12.8:1, 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 Saddle Brook 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