Closter Public School District

District Overview
Located at 340 Homans Avenue in Closter, New Jersey, the Closter Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across two operational school facilities. Positioned in a large suburban setting within the New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area, the district provides a focused foundational education designed to prepare young learners for secondary academic success. Federal education metrics for the 2024–2025 school year highlight a well-structured district committed to neighborhood-based public education, offering comprehensive early childhood, elementary, and middle school programs tailored to the needs of its suburban community.

The district currently serves a student body of 1,215 children, reflecting a vibrant multicultural community that includes prominent Asian and White student populations alongside Hispanic, multiracial, Pacific Islander, Black, and Native American learners. To ensure academic growth and well-rounded student support, Closter Public School District maintains a robust professional staffing context. The district employs approximately 197 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by nearly 48 instructional aides and over 142 dedicated support personnel—bringing the total staff to more than 387 full-time equivalent professionals. This strong workforce ensures favorable staffing ratios, individualized instructional attention, and a supportive learning environment for all enrolled students.
2
Total Schools
1,215
Total Students
196.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Closter Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White524
Hispanic107
Black9
Asian498
Two or More65
American Indian1
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    524 (43.1%)
  • Asian
    498 (41.0%)
  • Hispanic
    107 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    65 (5.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.9%)
  • Black
    9 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Closter Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
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:2
Students:1,215*
Teachers (FTE):196.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Closter Public School District
Found 2 Schools