Prospect Park Public School District

District Overview
Located at 94 Brown Avenue in Prospect Park, New Jersey, the Prospect Park Public School District is an actively operating, traditional public school system serving young learners across Passaic County. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area, the district encompasses two operational school facilities dedicated to delivering primary and middle school education. Serving a comprehensive grade span from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Prospect Park provides a close-knit learning environment focused on building strong foundational skills, promoting student growth, and preparing early scholars for their transition into secondary education.

According to federal data from the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a diverse student body of 775 pupils, supported by a strong commitment to early childhood development with nearly a hundred students enrolled in pre-kindergarten alone. To maintain high educational standards and foster individualized learning, Prospect Park employs a dedicated team of nearly 288 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing framework includes over 177 full-time equivalent teachers, 25 instructional aides, and extensive support staff, creating a well-resourced environment where educators and specialists work closely to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of every student.
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Total Schools
775
Total Students
177.3
Full-Time Teachers
4.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Park Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White49
Hispanic575
Black84
Asian57
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    575 (74.2%)
  • Black
    84 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    57 (7.4%)
  • White
    49 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Prospect Park Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
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:2
Students:775*
Teachers (FTE):177.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.4
Schools in Prospect Park Public School District
Found 2 Schools