Total enrollment
1,363
+139 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Dunellen
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,911
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,363
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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-school enrollment runs near 454, lower than the state mean of about 540.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 11%: 1,224 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,363 in SY 2024-25.
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.