Wayne Township Public School District

District Overview
Located at 50 Nellis Drive in Wayne, New Jersey, the Wayne Township Public School District is an active, regular public school district serving a large suburban community within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. As a non-charter district managing 15 operational schools, it offers a complete educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 7,653 pupils, with grade-level enrollments ranging from 180 pre-kindergarten children and 492 kindergarteners up to 642 students in the graduating 12th-grade class.

To support its student population, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising 3,001.46 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes 1,434.16 teacher FTEs, 270.53 instructional aide FTEs, and 1,296.77 support staff FTEs. Demographically, the student body consists of 3,970 male students and 3,683 female students, representing a varied racial and ethnic makeup that includes 5,093 White, 1,378 Hispanic, 772 Asian, 250 multiracial, 142 Black, 13 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students. Members of the community, families, and researchers can reach the district offices by phone at (973) 633-3000 or explore additional information online at wayneschools.com.
15
Total Schools
7,653
Total Students
1,434.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne Township Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White5,093
Hispanic1,378
Black142
Asian772
Two or More250
American Indian13
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    5,093 (66.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1,378 (18.0%)
  • Asian
    772 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    250 (3.3%)
  • Black
    142 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wayne Township Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
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:15
Students:7,653*
Teachers (FTE):1,434.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3
Schools in Wayne Township Public School District
Found 15 Schools