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4 schools in Manchester

New Jersey · Public K-12

Manchester runs 4 public K-12 schools inside New Jersey, with combined enrollment near 2,582 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Manchester

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,582
-101 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,582
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Manchester Township Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05573
Manchester Township High SchoolHigh09-12947
Manchester Township Middle SchoolMiddle06-08586
Ridgeway Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05476

About Manchester

Manchester, New Jersey is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,582 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Manchester average about 646 students each, 20% above the New Jersey norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Manchester has decreased 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,683 students to 2,582.

On allk12, the community for Manchester discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Manchester, New Jersey?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Manchester, with a combined enrollment of about 2,582.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Manchester?
Manchester has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Manchester?
Manchester Township High School is the largest public school in Manchester by enrollment, with approximately 947 students.
What school districts serve Manchester?
Manchester public schools are operated by Manchester Township School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Manchester cover?
Public schools in Manchester serve students from pre-K through grade 12.