MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McKinley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Bergen School District school district, located in NORTH BERGEN, NJ with about 360 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 34 teachers, McKinley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in North Bergen, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the North Bergen School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school’s mission focuses on developing the "whole child," balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional growth and the cultivation of fundamental life skills.

The school is well-integrated into the local North Bergen community, reflecting the diversity and character of the surrounding area. Beyond its standard academic programming, McKinley Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to keep students engaged and challenged. By maintaining a structured educational framework and prioritizing communication between staff, parents, and the student body, the school aims to create a stable foundation that encourages long-term academic success and personal development for all its students.

For more information, contact McKinley Elementary School at (201) 974-7020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.