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8 schools in Sparta

New Jersey · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Sparta comes to roughly 4,222 students across 8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Sparta

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,222
+9 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 90%
% Hispanic
14%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alpine Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02759
Helen Morgan SchoolElementary04-05499
Mohawk Avenue SchoolElementary03-03236
Northern Hills AcademyCombinedPK-1244
Sparta High SchoolHigh09-121,025
Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle06-08762
Sussex County Technical SchoolHigh09-12672
Sussex County Technology Charter SchoolMiddle06-08225

About Sparta

Across Sparta, New Jersey, 8 public schools enrolls about 4,222 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,222 students, remained close to its prior level from the 4,213 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 90% to 76%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sparta discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sparta?
Sparta, New Jersey has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,222 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sparta?
Sparta has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sparta?
Sparta High School is the largest public school in Sparta by enrollment, with approximately 1,025 students.
What school districts serve Sparta?
Sparta is served by 4 public school districts, including Sussex County Educational Services Commission, Sparta Township Public School District, Sussex County Technical School District, Sussex County Technology Charter School.
What grade levels do public schools in Sparta cover?
Public schools in Sparta serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Sparta?
1 of the 8 public schools in Sparta are charter schools.