Rockaway Borough School District

District Overview
Located at 103 East Main Street in Rockaway, New Jersey, the Rockaway Borough School District is an active, non-charter public school system serving a suburban community within the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating two facilities, the district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, preparing young learners for their transition to high school. With a total enrollment of 574 students, the district fosters an inclusive learning environment characterized by a culturally diverse student body. Families and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district online at www.rockboro.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (973) 625-8601.

To support its academic programs and student well-being, the district maintains a substantial professional staffing infrastructure consisting of over 233 full-time equivalent (FTE) team members. This robust workforce includes approximately 112 FTE teachers, 30 FTE instructional aides, and 91 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring strong individualized attention and comprehensive educational support across all grade levels. Through its combination of accessible community roots, strong educator presence, and dedicated primary-to-middle school focus, the Rockaway Borough School District offers a solid foundation for academic growth and student development.
2
Total Schools
574
Total Students
112.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockaway Borough School District
Demographic Student Count
White271
Hispanic218
Black23
Asian44
Two or More15
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    271 (47.4%)
  • Hispanic
    218 (38.1%)
  • Asian
    44 (7.7%)
  • Black
    23 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rockaway Borough 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:574*
Teachers (FTE):112.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in Rockaway Borough School District
Found 2 Schools