The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

2 schools in Lake Hiawatha

New Jersey · Public K-12

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 839 students across 2 elementary.

7-year change in Lake Hiawatha

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
839
+43 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 28%
% Hispanic
17%
was 15%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
52%
was 54%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Knollwood Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05394
Lake Hiawatha Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05445

About Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha is a compact New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 839 students total.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 420, below the state mean of about 540.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 839 students, increased 5% from the 796 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 28% to 25%.

On this page, the community for Lake Hiawatha discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Lake Hiawatha, with a combined enrollment of about 839.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lake Hiawatha?
Lake Hiawatha has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Lake Hiawatha?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is the largest public school in Lake Hiawatha by enrollment, with approximately 445 students.
What school districts serve Lake Hiawatha?
Lake Hiawatha public schools are operated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Lake Hiawatha cover?
Public schools in Lake Hiawatha serve students from pre-K through grade 5.