MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Hackensack School District school district, located in SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ with about 288 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 21 teachers, Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Memorial School, located on Dyer Avenue in South Hackensack, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the South Hackensack School District. As a smaller community-focused institution, the school typically provides instruction for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention, helping to bridge the gap between early elementary foundations and the academic demands of high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local South Hackensack community, functioning as a central hub for district families. Because it is a single-school district, Memorial School maintains a close-knit atmosphere that emphasizes character development alongside standard academic curricula. The school focuses on preparing students for their transition to regional high schools by maintaining strong academic standards and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students develop both socially and intellectually within a familiar and stable setting.

For more information, contact Memorial School at (201) 440-2782 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.