Public schools in Union City, NJ
15 open public schools with an address in Union City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,199
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Union City public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Union City, NJ: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,199 students, an average of 861 per school. The largest campus is Union City High School (3,147 students), and the largest elementary school is Robert Waters Elementary School (983).
Every listed school belongs to Union City 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 13.3:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 79% 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 Union City
Elementary schools in Union City
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell Elementary School Union City School District | KG–06 | 692 | 13.3:1 | |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education Union City School District | PK–KG | 300 | 7.1:1 | |
| George Washington Elementary School Union City School District | KG–06 | 776 | 14.1:1 | |
| Hudson Elementary School Union City School District | PK–06 | — | — | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Union City School District | PK–04 | 272 | 10.1:1 | |
| Robert Waters Elementary School Union City School District | PK–06 | 983 | 13.1:1 | |
| Sara M. Gilmore Academy Union City School District | 01–08 | 400 | 14.3:1 | |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Union City School District | PK–06 | 871 | 15.3:1 | |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School Union City School District | PK–06 | 767 | 10.5:1 | |
| Veterans' Memorial Elementary School Union City School District | PK–06 | 502 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Union City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School Union City School District | 07–08 | 999 | 14.9:1 | |
| Esther Salas Academy Union City School District | 07–09 | — | — | |
| Union Hill Middle School Union City School District | 07–08 | 865 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in Union City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Marti STEM Academy Union City School District | 09–12 | 625 | 11.4:1 | |
| Union City High School Union City School District | 09–12 | 3,147 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic95%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Union City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,199 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Union City
How many public schools are in Union City, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Union City: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 11,199 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Union City?
All listed public schools with an address in Union City belong to Union City 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 Union City?
Union City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Union City, with 3,147 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Union City?
No school with an address in Union City 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 Union City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Union City public schools is 13.3:1, 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 Union City 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