Closter Public School District
1,215 Students
2 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 524 |
| Hispanic | 107 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 498 |
| Two or More | 65 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 11 |
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White524 (43.1%)
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Asian498 (41.0%)
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Hispanic107 (8.8%)
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Two or More65 (5.3%)
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Pacific Islander11 (0.9%)
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Black9 (0.7%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
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
599 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
593 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th