Bergenfield Borough School District

District Overview
Located at 225 W. Clinton Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey, the Bergenfield Borough School District serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a thriving large suburban setting within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Based on data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district operates seven operational schools that provide an uninterrupted educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrolling 3,631 students across its primary and secondary programs, the district offers a well-rounded academic environment designed to support learners from early childhood development through high school graduation.

To support its student body and maintain high educational standards, the Bergenfield Borough School District maintains a strong staffing context with approximately 1,258 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes over 580 FTE teachers, nearly 129 FTE instructional aides, and over 548 FTE support personnel, ensuring robust classroom guidance and specialized student services across all campuses. The district’s student body reflects a rich, multicultural demographic—including significant Hispanic, Asian, White, Black, and multiracial student populations—making it a dynamic educational community for families, students, and educational researchers alike.
7
Total Schools
3,631
Total Students
580.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bergenfield Borough School District
Demographic Student Count
White353
Hispanic2,112
Black282
Asian760
Two or More103
American Indian3
Pacific Islander16
  • Hispanic
    2,112 (58.2%)
  • Asian
    760 (20.9%)
  • White
    353 (9.7%)
  • Black
    282 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    103 (2.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bergenfield Borough School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,631*
Teachers (FTE):580.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3