Edison Township School District

District Overview
Situated at 312 Pierson Avenue in Edison, New Jersey, the Edison Township School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Spanning a complete educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, the district manages 19 operational schools that welcome a vibrant student body of 17,032 learners. The student population represents a diverse demographic profile, including 10,820 Asian students, 2,566 Hispanic students, 1,495 Black students, and 1,486 White students, along with multiracial, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students. This wide-reaching structure ensures a consistent, community-centered academic journey for families throughout the township.

To support its large enrollment and comprehensive academic offerings within the 2024–2025 school year landscape, the Edison Township School District maintains a substantial workforce of over 4,750 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional workforce is anchored by nearly 2,483 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 240 instructional aides and a robust network of more than 2,036 support staff members who oversee day-to-day operations, student wellness, and facility administration. This extensive staffing model highlights the district's commitment to delivering attentive instruction and well-rounded operational support. Parents, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their central administrative headquarters, reaching out by phone at (732) 452-4900, or visiting their official web portal at www.edison.k12.nj.us.
19
Total Schools
17,032
Total Students
2,482.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison Township School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,486
Hispanic2,566
Black1,495
Asian10,820
Two or More446
American Indian189
Pacific Islander25
  • Asian
    10,820 (63.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2,566 (15.1%)
  • Black
    1,495 (8.8%)
  • White
    1,486 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    446 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    189 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    25 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Edison Township School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle4
High2
Other0
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:19
Students:17,032*
Teachers (FTE):2,482.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Edison Township School District
Found 19 Schools