Rahway Public School District
4,311 Students
6 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 1157 Kline Place in Rahway, New Jersey, the Rahway Public School District operates as an active, fully open public system embedded within the large suburban landscape of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Serving the local community across six operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of more than 4,300 students—including a strong early learning foundation with over 400 prekindergarten children—the district offers a rich, diverse learning environment tailored to meet the developmental and academic needs of students at every stage of their childhood education.
Behind this dynamic student body is an extensive workforce of approximately 1,458 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to fostering academic excellence and student well-being. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by more than 650 full-time teachers and over 130 instructional aides, ensuring robust classroom support and individualized attention. Complementing the faculty are nearly 670 specialized support personnel who manage operational, administrative, and student-care services across the district. For parents looking for a well-resourced school system, students seeking comprehensive academic pathways, and researchers analyzing mid-sized suburban education systems within the 2024–2025 dataset context, Rahway Public School District represents a balanced, highly supportive educational community.
Behind this dynamic student body is an extensive workforce of approximately 1,458 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to fostering academic excellence and student well-being. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by more than 650 full-time teachers and over 130 instructional aides, ensuring robust classroom support and individualized attention. Complementing the faculty are nearly 670 specialized support personnel who manage operational, administrative, and student-care services across the district. For parents looking for a well-resourced school system, students seeking comprehensive academic pathways, and researchers analyzing mid-sized suburban education systems within the 2024–2025 dataset context, Rahway Public School District represents a balanced, highly supportive educational community.
6
Total Schools
4,311
Total Students
654.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 514 |
| Hispanic | 2,094 |
| Black | 1,421 |
| Asian | 97 |
| Two or More | 156 |
| American Indian | 17 |
| Pacific Islander | 10 |
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Hispanic2,094 (48.6%)
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Black1,421 (33.0%)
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White514 (11.9%)
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Two or More156 (3.6%)
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Asian97 (2.3%)
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American Indian17 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander10 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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: | 6 |
| Students: | 4,311* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 654.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.6 |
Schools in Rahway Public School District
Found 6 Schools
658 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
384 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Middle School 7th - 8th
1,286 Students
High School 9th - 12th
608 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th