Rockaway Township School District

District Overview
Located at 16 School Road in Hibernia, New Jersey, the Rockaway Township School District serves as a vital educational anchor within a large suburban setting in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages six operational facilities dedicated to serving young learners from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total student body of 2,436, the district offers a well-rounded foundation in early childhood and middle school education, fostering a close-knit learning environment tailored to prepare students for their eventual transition into high school.

To support its student population, the Rockaway Township School District maintains an expansive and highly dedicated professional workforce. The district is staffed by approximately 507 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside more than 133 instructional aides and nearly 490 support staff members, providing an exceptional level of individual attention, classroom assistance, and wraparound educational services. For parents, prospective residents, and educational researchers, the district highlights how robust staffing and suburban community resources can combine to create a supportive, well-funded environment for foundational student growth.
6
Total Schools
2,436
Total Students
506.5
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockaway Township School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,324
Hispanic702
Black108
Asian171
Two or More119
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,324 (54.4%)
  • Hispanic
    702 (28.8%)
  • Asian
    171 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    119 (4.9%)
  • Black
    108 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rockaway Township School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High0
Other0
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:2,436*
Teachers (FTE):506.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.8
Schools in Rockaway Township School District
Found 6 Schools