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American Schools / State detail

New Jersey

New Jersey spent $25,480 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #3 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$25,480
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#3/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
12.0:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
1,383,325
$35,246,561,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
8%
State
44%
Local
49%
Biggest districts in New Jersey
  1. Newark Public School District 41,672 $28,631
  2. Elizabeth Public Schools 28,266 $24,903
  3. Jersey City Public Schools 26,647 $27,184
  4. Paterson Public School District 24,795 $25,726
  5. Edison Township School District 16,807 $19,865
  6. Trenton Public School District 14,852 $23,249

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.