Total enrollment
1,363
+154 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Dunellen
New Jersey · Public K-12
Dunellen's public schools total 3 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,363 and an average school size near 454.
7-year change in Dunellen
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
60%
was 46%
% Black
12%
was 12%
% Asian
5%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunellen High School | High | 09-12 | 409 |
| John P. Faber Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 333 |
About Dunellen
Across Dunellen, New Jersey, 3 public schools serves about 1,363 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 454, lower than the state mean of about 540.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 13%: 1,209 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,363 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 46% to 60%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dunellen discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.