Total enrollment
1,054
-73 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Emerson
New Jersey · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Emerson? The city has 3 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,054 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Emerson
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 71%
% Hispanic
23%
was 16%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
8%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Jr Sr High | High | 07-12 | 440 |
| Memorial School | Elementary | PK-03 | 374 |
| Patrick M Villano School | Middle | 04-06 | 240 |
About Emerson
Public education in Emerson, New Jersey runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 1,054 students. By footprint, Emerson sits in the sparse bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Emerson average about 351 students each, 35% noticeably below the New Jersey norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 1,127 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,054 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 71% to 61%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Emerson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.