Paramus Public School District

District Overview
Located at 145 Spring Valley Road in Paramus, New Jersey, the Paramus Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system set within a bustling large suburb of the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. The district operates eight school facilities that provide a seamless educational continuum, offering comprehensive programming from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Currently serving a diverse student body of nearly 3,600 learners, the district delivers balanced academic and co-curricular opportunities designed to nurture students from early childhood through high school graduation.

To support its student population and maintain strong academic standards, the district relies on a substantial and dedicated workforce. Paramus Public Schools employs approximately 1,637 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 662 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 134 instructional aides, and more than 840 support personnel. This well-staffed environment allows for individualized student attention and strong institutional support, underscoring the district's commitment to educational quality, safety, and community involvement across all of its campuses.
8
Total Schools
3,595
Total Students
661.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paramus Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,557
Hispanic681
Black109
Asian1,086
Two or More132
American Indian14
Pacific Islander16
  • White
    1,557 (43.3%)
  • Asian
    1,086 (30.2%)
  • Hispanic
    681 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    132 (3.7%)
  • Black
    109 (3.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Paramus Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
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:8
Students:3,595*
Teachers (FTE):661.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4