Union City School District

District Overview
Located at 3912 Bergen Turnpike in Union City, New Jersey, the Union City School District is an active, comprehensive public school system operating within the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Defined geographically as a large suburb, the district serves a vibrant and diverse student body of over 12,700 learners across 14 operational schools. Offering full-spectrum educational programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district plays a vital role in the community, providing early childhood education to nearly 1,500 pre-K students while guiding high schoolers through to graduation and post-secondary readiness.

To support its large student population, the Union City School District maintains a robust workforce comprising more than 4,400 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality and individualized student support are central to the district's framework, anchored by approximately 1,694 full-time equivalent teachers—yielding a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7.5 to 1. This teaching faculty is bolstered by 635 instructional aides and over 2,080 support staff members dedicated to administrative, operational, and student wellbeing services. Together, this well-resourced infrastructure fosters a supportive educational environment tailored to meet the academic and developmental needs of every student.
14
Total Schools
12,764
Total Students
1,694.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union City School District
Demographic Student Count
White317
Hispanic12,088
Black170
Asian180
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    12,088 (94.7%)
  • White
    317 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    180 (1.4%)
  • Black
    170 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Union City School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle2
High2
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:14
Students:12,764*
Teachers (FTE):1,694.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Union City School District
Found 14 Schools