Total enrollment
1,286
-160 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Somerdale
New Jersey · Public K-12
For families in Somerdale, public-school options total 2 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 1,286 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Somerdale
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 56%
% Hispanic
24%
was 13%
% Black
20%
was 22%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Park School | Elementary | PK-08 | 447 |
| Sterling High School | High | 09-12 | 839 |
About Somerdale
Somerdale is a thinly populated New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,286 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Somerdale is around 643 students, 19% above the New Jersey average of about 540.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 1,446 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,286 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 56% to 45%.
On allk12, the community for Somerdale discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.