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15 schools in Wayne Township Public School District

New Jersey · 7,549 students · 2 cities

For a New Jersey district, Wayne Township Public School District runs a mid-sized public-school system: 15 campuses and roughly 7,549 students (10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Wayne Township Public School District

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,549
-381 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 75%
% Hispanic
18%
was 11%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
10%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Wayne Valley High SchoolWayneHigh09-121,201
Wayne Hills High SchoolWayneHigh09-121,162
Schuyler Colfax Middle SchoolWayneMiddle06-08650
Anthony Wayne Middle SchoolWayneMiddle06-08617
George Washington Middle SchoolWayneMiddle06-08493
Theunis Dey Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05459
Packanack Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05408
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05387
James Fallon Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05370
Pines Lake Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05356
Randall Carter Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05351
Albert Payson Terhune ElementaryWayneElementaryKG-05347
Lafayette Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05321
Ryerson Elementary SchoolWayneElementaryKG-05250
Preakness Early Childhood CenterWayneElementaryPK-KG177

About Wayne Township Public School District

Wayne Township Public School District is a compact public-school district in New Jersey. The district operates 15 schools and hosts approximately 7,549 students.

In terms of grade levels, Wayne Township Public School District comprises 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Wayne Township Public School District has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,930 students to 7,549. Over that span, Wayne Township Public School District gained 1 school, going from 14 to 15. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 75% to 67%.

On this page, the community for Wayne Township Public School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District operates 15 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 7,549 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Valley High School is the largest public school in Wayne Township Public School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,201 students.
What grade levels does Wayne Township Public School District serve?
Wayne Township Public School District schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 15 campuses.
What cities does Wayne Township Public School District serve?
Wayne Township Public School District operates schools in Wayne, Wayne across New Jersey.