Bergen County Public Schools
Bergen County, New Jersey
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
290
public schools
Total Enrollment
133,477
students
School Districts
80
districts
How to use the Bergen County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Jersey; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Bergen County has 80 district entries. Garfield Public School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.
School records are spread across 89 listed communities. PARAMUS has the most listed schools, with 11 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 170 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
24 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
290
in Bergen County
Reported Enrollment
133,477
290 schools reporting
School Districts
80
districts
Charter Schools
3
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
80 School Districts in Bergen County
Ridgewood Public School District
Fair Lawn Public School District
Hackensack School District
Garfield Public School District
Fort Lee School District
Teaneck School District
Bergenfield Borough School District
Paramus Public School District
Tenafly Public School District
Cliffside Park School District
290 Public Schools in Bergen County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 24 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 290 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood High School | Profile | Ridgewood Public School District | RIDGEWOOD, 07451Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,746 |
| Hackensack High School | Profile | Hackensack School District | HACKENSACK, 07601Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,745 |
| Fair Lawn High School | Profile | Fair Lawn Public School District | FAIR LAWN, 07410Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,624 |
| Hackensack Middle School | Profile | Hackensack School District | Hackensack, 07601Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,363 |
| Northern Highlands Regional High School | Profile | Northern Highlands Regional High School District | ALLENDALE, 07401Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,287 |
| Teaneck High School | Profile | Teaneck School District | TEANECK, 07666Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,271 |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School | Profile | Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | Fair Lawn, 07401Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,253 |
| Ramapo High School | Profile | Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District | FRANKLIN LAKES, 07417Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,243 |
| Cliffside Park High School | Profile | Cliffside Park School District | CLIFFSIDE PARK, 07010Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,240 |
| Bergenfield High School | Profile | Bergenfield Borough School District | BERGENFIELD, 07621Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,224 |
| Tenafly High School | Profile | Tenafly Public School District | TENAFLY, 07670Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,200 |
| Garfield High School | Profile | Garfield Public School District | GARFIELD, 07026Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,199 |
| Lewis F. Cole Middle School | Profile | Fort Lee School District | FORT LEE, 07024Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,194 |
| Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School | Profile | Ridgefield Park Public School District | RIDGEFIELD PARK, 07660Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,174 |
| Fort Lee High School | Profile | Fort Lee School District | FORT LEE, 07024Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,160 |
| Paramus High School | Profile | Paramus Public School District | PARAMUS, 07652Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,148 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Profile | Fair Lawn Public School District | FAIR LAWN, 07410Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,134 |
| Bergen County Academies | Profile | Bergen County Vocational Technical School District | Hackensack, 07601Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,116 |
| Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood | Profile | Englewood Public School District | ENGLEWOOD, 07631Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,077 |
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan | Profile | Northern Valley Regional High School District | Old Tappan, 07675Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,002 |
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood Public School District
RIDGEWOOD, 07451 / Suburb: Large
Hackensack High School
Hackensack School District
HACKENSACK, 07601 / Suburb: Large
Fair Lawn High School
Fair Lawn Public School District
FAIR LAWN, 07410 / Suburb: Large
Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack School District
Hackensack, 07601 / Suburb: Large
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Northern Highlands Regional High School District
ALLENDALE, 07401 / Suburb: Large
Teaneck High School
Teaneck School District
TEANECK, 07666 / Suburb: Large
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
Bergen Arts and Science Charter School
Fair Lawn, 07401 / Suburb: Large
Ramapo High School
Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District
FRANKLIN LAKES, 07417 / Suburb: Large
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park School District
CLIFFSIDE PARK, 07010 / Suburb: Large
Bergenfield High School
Bergenfield Borough School District
BERGENFIELD, 07621 / Suburb: Large
Tenafly High School
Tenafly Public School District
TENAFLY, 07670 / Suburb: Large
Garfield High School
Garfield Public School District
GARFIELD, 07026 / Suburb: Large
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee School District
FORT LEE, 07024 / Suburb: Large
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Ridgefield Park Public School District
RIDGEFIELD PARK, 07660 / Suburb: Large
Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee School District
FORT LEE, 07024 / Suburb: Large
Paramus High School
Paramus Public School District
PARAMUS, 07652 / Suburb: Large
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Fair Lawn Public School District
FAIR LAWN, 07410 / Suburb: Large
Bergen County Academies
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District
Hackensack, 07601 / Suburb: Large
Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood
Englewood Public School District
ENGLEWOOD, 07631 / Suburb: Large
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Northern Valley Regional High School District
Old Tappan, 07675 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Bergen County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Bergen County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Jersey. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Bergen County public school directory?
The directory lists 290 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Bergen County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Bergen County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Bergen County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 24 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Bergen County?
Start with the 80 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bergen County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.