NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL

Norwood Public School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwood Public School District school district, located in NORWOOD, NJ with about 598 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 49 teachers, Norwood Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Norwood Public School, located at 177 Summit Street in Norwood, New Jersey, serves as the singular elementary and middle school for the borough’s K-8 student population. As the cornerstone of the local educational system, the school is deeply integrated into the small, close-knit residential community of Norwood. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to Northern Valley Regional High School, which serves as the district's primary secondary education destination.

The school is known for its focus on maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous core curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing small class sizes and personalized instruction, Norwood Public School aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The institution functions as a community hub, reflecting the values of its surrounding neighborhood while consistently striving to meet the evolving technological and educational needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Norwood Public School at (201) 768-6363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.