Garfield Public School District

District Overview
Located at 34 Outwater Lane in Garfield, New Jersey, the Garfield Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a diverse suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Classified as a large suburb setting, the district oversees 11 active schools that deliver a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Families seeking information on district initiatives and school operations can access resources directly through their centralized online portal at gboe.org or contact administration directly.

The district educates a vibrant student body of 4,840 learners, featuring a particularly strong early childhood foundation with more than 500 pre-kindergarten students enrolled. Demonstrating a rich cultural demographic profile, the student population includes predominant Hispanic and White student groups alongside Black, Asian, and multiracial representation. Garfield Public School District sustains this large student base with a substantial staffing infrastructure totaling nearly 1,694 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This includes over 812 full-time equivalent teachers, more than 220 instructional aides, and roughly 660 dedicated support personnel, providing an exceptional staff-to-student presence designed to cultivate academic growth, individualized classroom support, and comprehensive student services across all grade levels.
11
Total Schools
4,840
Total Students
812.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,620
Hispanic2,704
Black403
Asian55
Two or More46
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    2,704 (55.9%)
  • White
    1,620 (33.5%)
  • Black
    403 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    55 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    46 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Garfield Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High1
Other3
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:11
Students:4,840*
Teachers (FTE):812.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Garfield Public School District
Found 12 Schools