Fair Lawn Public School District

District Overview
Located at 37-01 Fair Lawn Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, the Fair Lawn Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a dynamic community in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Positioned in a large suburban setting, the district operates nine active schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Welcoming over 5,500 students, Fair Lawn provides a well-rounded academic environment designed to nurture foundational learning in early childhood and guide students through advanced coursework preparing them for post-secondary success.

To support its diverse student body, the district maintains a robust operational foundation backed by more than 2,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 955 certified teachers, nearly 175 instructional aides, and over 900 support staff professionals dedicated to academic instruction, student well-being, and administrative excellence. For parents seeking a supportive community, students pursuing diverse learning opportunities, and researchers analyzing suburban education models, the Fair Lawn Public School District stands out as an engaged, well-resourced school system committed to educational quality across all grade levels.
9
Total Schools
5,533
Total Students
954.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fair Lawn Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,971
Hispanic1,201
Black166
Asian971
Two or More192
American Indian18
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    2,971 (53.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1,201 (21.7%)
  • Asian
    971 (17.6%)
  • Two or More
    192 (3.5%)
  • Black
    166 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fair Lawn Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
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:9
Students:5,533*
Teachers (FTE):954.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8