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5 schools in Clark

New Jersey · Public K-12

The Clark public-school footprint covers 5 campuses and about 2,268 K-12 students, with an average school size near 454.

7-year change in Clark

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,268
-25 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 85%
% Hispanic
19%
was 10%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolHigh09-12785
Carl H. Kumpf SchoolMiddle06-08528
Clark Preschool AnnexElementaryPK-PK22
Frank K. HehnlyElementaryKG-05543
Valley Road SchoolElementaryKG-05390

About Clark

Across Clark, New Jersey, 5 public schools teaches about 2,268 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Clark is around 454 students, 16% lower than the New Jersey average of about 540.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,293 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,268 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 85% to 73%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clark discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clark?
Clark, New Jersey has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,268 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Clark?
Clark has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Clark?
Arthur L. Johnson High School is the largest public school in Clark by enrollment, with approximately 785 students.
What school districts serve Clark?
Clark public schools are operated by Clark Township Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Clark cover?
Public schools in Clark serve students from pre-K through grade 12.