The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

3 schools in Totowa

New Jersey · Public K-12

For families in Totowa, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 898 (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Totowa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
898
-144 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 59%
% Hispanic
40%
was 29%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
7%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Memorial SchoolElementaryPK-03413
Passaic Regional SchoolCombined08-120
Washington Park SchoolMiddle04-08485

About Totowa

Public education in Totowa, New Jersey runs across 3 schools that educates roughly 898 students. By footprint, Totowa sits in the rural-scale bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 other.

Schools in Totowa average about 299 students each, 45% meaningfully below the New Jersey norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 14%: 1,042 students in SY 2017-18 versus 898 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Totowa shed 1 school, going from 3 to 2. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 29% to 40%.

On this page, the community for Totowa discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Totowa, New Jersey?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Totowa, with a combined enrollment of about 898.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Totowa?
Totowa has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Totowa?
Washington Park School is the largest public school in Totowa by enrollment, with approximately 485 students.
What school districts serve Totowa?
Totowa is served by 2 public school districts, including OFFICE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Totowa Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Totowa cover?
Public schools in Totowa serve students from pre-K through grade 12.