Total enrollment
1,640
+342 (+26%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in East Rutherford
New Jersey · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across New Jersey, 4 sit inside East Rutherford, collectively enrolling about 1,640 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in East Rutherford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 38%
% Hispanic
46%
was 35%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
12%
was 18%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 240 |
| Henry P. Becton Regional High School | High | 09-12 | 853 |
| Lincoln School | Elementary | 04-05 | 178 |
| McKenzie School | Elementary | PK-03 | 369 |
About East Rutherford
East Rutherford, New Jersey is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,640 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in East Rutherford is around 410 students, 24% meaningfully below the New Jersey average of about 540.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,640 students, expanded 26% from the 1,298 reported in SY 2017-18. East Rutherford now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 35% to 46%.
On this page, the community for East Rutherford discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.