Public schools in Springfield, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Springfield, 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
2,191
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,191 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students), and the largest elementary school is Edward V. Walton Primary School (511).
Every listed school belongs to Springfield 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 13.1:1, 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 17% 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 Springfield
Elementary schools in Springfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward V. Walton Primary School Springfield Public School District | PK–04 | 511 | 13.1:1 | |
| James Caldwell Elementary School Springfield Public School District | PK–04 | 276 | 13.1:1 | |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School Springfield Public School District | PK–04 | 276 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Springfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School Springfield Public School District | 05–07 | 474 | 12.2:1 |
High schools in Springfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dayton High School Springfield Public School District | 08–12 | 654 | 13.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic19%
- Black14.5%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,191 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield
How many public schools are in Springfield, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Springfield: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,191 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Springfield belong to Springfield 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 Springfield?
Jonathan Dayton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield, with 654 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
No school with an address in Springfield 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 Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield public schools is 13.1:1, 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 Springfield 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.
Nearby New Jersey cities
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