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2 schools in Totowa Public School District

New Jersey · 898 students · 1 city

Totowa Public School District runs the local public-school system inside New Jersey: 2 K-12 schools serving roughly 898 students, with 1 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Totowa Public School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
898
-9 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Totowa Public School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
898#315 of 372#7,347 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#361 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.3:1#352 of 370#3,542 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
31.1%#174 of 369#6,519 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Totowa Public School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,029 to 898 students (down 13%) and from 79 to 68 full-time teachers (down 14%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Washington Park SchoolTotowaMiddle04-08485
Memorial SchoolTotowaElementaryPK-03413

About Totowa Public School District

Across 2 schools, Totowa Public School District teaches about 898 students in New Jersey. By footprint it is a compact district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Totowa Public School District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Totowa Public School District runs about 449 students per school, 17% below the state mean of roughly 540.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 898 students, remained close to its prior level from the 907 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Totowa Public School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Totowa Public School District?
Totowa Public School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 898 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Totowa Public School District?
Totowa Public School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Totowa Public School District?
Washington Park School is the largest public school in Totowa Public School District by enrollment, with approximately 485 students.
What grade levels does Totowa Public School District serve?
Totowa Public School District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.