Public schools in Teaneck, NJ
9 open public schools with an address in Teaneck, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,007
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Teaneck public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Teaneck, NJ: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,007 students, an average of 445 per school. The largest campus is Teaneck High School (1,244 students), and the largest elementary school is Teaneck Community Charter school (377).
Teaneck School District operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 44% 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 Teaneck
Elementary schools in Teaneck
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School Teaneck School District | KG–04 | 320 | 13.7:1 | |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Teaneck School District | KG–04 | 361 | 12.4:1 | |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck School District | KG–04 | 334 | 11.3:1 | |
| Teaneck Community Charter school Teaneck Community Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 377 | 12.6:1 | |
| William Cullen Bryant School Teaneck School District | PK–KG | 283 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Teaneck
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck School District | 05–08 | 463 | 8.9:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck School District | 05–08 | 510 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Teaneck
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck High School Teaneck School District | 09–12 | 1,244 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Teaneck
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School Teaneck School District | PK–PK | 115 | 7.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic43.8%
- Black30%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Teaneck schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,007 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Teaneck
How many public schools are in Teaneck, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Teaneck: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,007 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Teaneck?
Schools with an address in Teaneck belong to 2 education agencies, led by Teaneck School District (8 schools), Teaneck Community Charter School (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 Teaneck?
Teaneck High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Teaneck, with 1,244 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Teaneck?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Teaneck are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Teaneck Community Charter school. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Teaneck schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Teaneck public schools is 11.3:1, 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 Teaneck 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