Palisades Park School District

District Overview
Located at 410 Second St in Palisades Park, New Jersey, the Palisades Park School District is an open, traditional public school system situated within a large suburban community in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating three public schools, the non-charter district delivers a complete academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total student body of 1,861 enrolled learners, comprising 999 male students and 862 female students. The student population is demographically diverse, composed of 1,291 Hispanic students, 378 Asian students, 131 White students, 47 Black students, and 14 students identifying with two or more races.

To support its student body and maintain day-to-day operations, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling 549 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The educational environment is sustained by 316.2 FTE classroom teachers and 31 FTE instructional aides, backed by an additional 201.8 FTE support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and student services. Parents, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community offerings can visit their website at http://palpkschools.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (201) 947-3550.
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Total Schools
1,861
Total Students
316.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palisades Park School District
Demographic Student Count
White131
Hispanic1,291
Black47
Asian378
Two or More14
  • Hispanic
    1,291 (69.4%)
  • Asian
    378 (20.3%)
  • White
    131 (7.0%)
  • Black
    47 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (0.8%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palisades Park School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
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:3
Students:1,861*
Teachers (FTE):316.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Palisades Park School District
Found 3 Schools