Linden Public School District

District Overview
Located at 2 E. Gibbons Street in Linden, New Jersey, the Linden Public School District is a vibrant, fully operational public school system situated in a large suburban setting within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Serving a dynamic student body of 6,664 pupils across 11 operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive academic spectrum spanning from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. Linden prides itself on a diverse student population, drawing strength from a rich multicultural makeup that includes significant Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial representation across all primary and secondary grade levels.

To foster an engaging learning environment and support student success at every tier, the district maintains a robust instructional and operational workforce. Linden Public School District employs approximately 1,096 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, who are supported by 207 instructional aides and 889 dedicated support personnel, bringing the total district staff to nearly 2,192 FTE employees. This well-resourced staffing structure ensures strong student-to-educator connections, tailored classroom support, and comprehensive extracurricular programming. Families, educators, and researchers seeking further information about the district's academic offerings and school community can visit their official portal at www.lindenps.org.
11
Total Schools
6,664
Total Students
1,096.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linden Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White843
Hispanic3,423
Black1,995
Asian138
Two or More230
American Indian20
Pacific Islander15
  • Hispanic
    3,423 (51.4%)
  • Black
    1,995 (29.9%)
  • White
    843 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    230 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    138 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    15 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Linden Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High1
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:11
Students:6,664*
Teachers (FTE):1,096.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Linden Public School District
Found 11 Schools