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9 schools in Phillipsburg

New Jersey · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Phillipsburg runs across 9 schools, enrolling approximately 5,108 students, averaging 568 per campus.

7-year change in Phillipsburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,108
-68 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
25%
was 17%
% Black
20%
was 14%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Harmony Township SchoolElementaryPK-08190
Lopatcong Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04389
Lopatcong Township Middle SchoolMiddle05-08335
Philipsburg Primary SchoolElementaryKG-02420
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning CenterElementaryPK-01449
Phillipsburg Elementary SchoolElementary03-05621
Phillipsburg High SchoolHigh09-121,750
Phillipsburg Middle SchoolMiddle06-08636
Pohatcong Township SchoolElementaryPK-08318

About Phillipsburg

Phillipsburg is a moderately sized New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 9 schools and 5,108 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Phillipsburg has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,176 students to 5,108. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 17% to 25% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Phillipsburg discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg, New Jersey has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,108 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg High School is the largest public school in Phillipsburg by enrollment, with approximately 1,750 students.
What school districts serve Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg is served by 4 public school districts, including Harmony Township School District, Lopatcong Township School District, Phillipsburg School District, Pohatcong Township School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Phillipsburg cover?
Public schools in Phillipsburg serve students from pre-K through grade 12.