Total enrollment
2,544
-48 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Rutherford
New Jersey · Public K-12
Within Rutherford, New Jersey, 5 public K-12 schools teach roughly 2,544 students, an average of 509 per campus.
7-year change in Rutherford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 56%
% Hispanic
25%
was 21%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
15%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,894
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,544
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School | Elementary | PK-03 | 500 |
| Pierrepont School | Middle | 04-06 | 569 |
| Rutherford High School | High | 09-12 | 727 |
| Union School | Middle | 07-08 | 399 |
| Washington School | Elementary | 01-03 | 349 |
About Rutherford
Public education in Rutherford, New Jersey runs across 5 schools that educates roughly 2,544 students. By footprint, Rutherford sits in the low-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rutherford has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,592 students to 2,544. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 56% to 51%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rutherford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.