Total enrollment
2,544
+27 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school.
4-year change in Rutherford
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rutherford has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,517 students to 2,544.
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.