Upper Township School District

Located at 525 Perry Road in Petersburg, New Jersey, the Upper Township School District is an open, traditional public school district serving families within a large suburban setting in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan region. Operating independently as a non-charter district outside of a supervisory union, it oversees three operational schools focused entirely on primary and middle school education. The district's grade offerings span from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, establishing a consistent foundational pathway for young learners before they transition to high school.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total student body of 1,368 students, balanced between 689 female and 679 male learners. The student population includes 1,238 White, 72 Hispanic, 39 multiracial, 10 Black, 4 Asian, 3 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students. To support learning and administrative operations across its campuses, Upper Township School District maintains a robust workforce totaling 485.74 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team features 213.74 FTE classroom teachers, 36.38 FTE instructional aides, and 235.62 FTE support staff, ensuring strong instructional guidance and operational support for the district's PK–8 community.