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3 schools in Palisades Park

New Jersey · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across New Jersey, 3 sit inside Palisades Park, collectively enrolling about 1,786 students (2 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Palisades Park

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,786
+70 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 12%
% Black
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood CenterElementaryPK-KG277
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolElementary01-06762
Palisades Park Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh07-12747

About Palisades Park

Across Palisades Park, New Jersey, 3 public schools serves about 1,786 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Palisades Park average about 595 students each, 10% meaningfully above the New Jersey norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 4%: 1,716 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,786 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 12% to 6%.

On this page, the community for Palisades Park discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Palisades Park, New Jersey?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Palisades Park, with a combined enrollment of about 1,786.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Palisades Park?
Palisades Park has 2 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Palisades Park?
Lindbergh Elementary School is the largest public school in Palisades Park by enrollment, with approximately 762 students.
What school districts serve Palisades Park?
Palisades Park public schools are operated by Palisades Park School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Palisades Park cover?
Public schools in Palisades Park serve students from pre-K through grade 12.