BELLEVILLE PS8

Belleville PS8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belleville Public School District school district, located in BELLEVILLE, NJ with about 442 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Belleville PS8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Belleville Public School 8, located at 183 Union Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Belleville School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. It serves as a foundational educational setting for local families, prioritizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while encouraging active participation in school life.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Belleville Public Schools, which strives to provide inclusive, high-quality instruction to a diverse student body. By utilizing both traditional teaching methods and modern educational resources, PS8 aims to cultivate essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, the school often serves as a central hub for the surrounding Union Avenue community, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success and well-being.

For more information, contact Belleville PS8 at (973) 532-5018 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.