Total enrollment
3,903
+159 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Carteret
New Jersey · Public K-12
From elementary through high school, Carteret runs 6 public K-12 campuses (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 3,903.
7-year change in Carteret
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 11%
% Hispanic
50%
was 45%
% Black
16%
was 17%
% Asian
22%
was 25%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret High School | High | 09-12 | 1,188 |
| Carteret Junior High School | Middle | 07-08 | 568 |
| Carteret Middle School | Middle | 05-06 | 540 |
| Columbus Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 642 |
| Nathan Hale Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 436 |
| Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 529 |
About Carteret
Across Carteret, New Jersey, 6 public schools instructs about 3,903 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Carteret is around 651 students, 21% above the New Jersey average of about 540.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carteret has rose 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,744 students to 3,903. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 45% to 50%.
On this page, the community for Carteret discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.