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1,545,560 students enrolled
- Public1,288,37683%
- Private197,37913%
- Charter59,8054%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,261 | 6 | 10.0 / 10 | |
| 911 | 2 | 9.9 / 10 | |
| 132 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 | |
4 Spring Lake Borough School District Spring Lake | 153 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
| 170 | 1 | 9.8 / 10 | |
6 Englewood Cliffs Public School District Englewood Cliffs | 399 | 2 | 9.8 / 10 |
7 Little Silver Boro School District Little Silver | 733 | 2 | 9.8 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
NJ School Endorses Hormone Therapy
Alleged incident in Kinnelon Board Of Education School District · New Jersey
A New Jersey middle school presented a video and other materials to students that endorsed hormone therapy as a solution for gender dysphoria. This content was brought to light by a concerned parent organization.
NJ School Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
A New Jersey public school district maintains a policy that allows students to assert their gender identity without requiring parental consent. This policy was brought to light through a review conducted by a concerned parent organization.
Teacher says 'I'm your mom'
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
Parents expressed concern regarding a teacher's comment implying a parental role with students. This was perceived as part of a broader ideological agenda to indoctrinate youth. The incident sparked debate about appropriate teacher-student boundaries and influence.
Union promotes anti-Zionism event
Alleged statewide incident in New Jersey
A teachers' union in a New Jersey county encouraged its members to participate in an event. This event aimed to educate attendees on the Palestinian people's 'heroic resistance to Zionism.' The union's promotion of this politically charged topic raises concerns about ideological influence within the educational community.
NJ Second Graders Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
A New Jersey school district has implemented a health curriculum for second graders that includes lessons on gender identity and human anatomy. This curriculum is based on new state sex education standards. The guidelines were obtained by a parent organization.