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Merriam Avenue School

Newton, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 4 · Newton Public School District

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About Merriam Avenue School

Merriam Avenue School is a public school in Newton, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 4. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 483 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newton. There are about 10.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (46 teachers in all). It is one of 3 schools in Newton Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a town within 10 miles of a larger urban area, in Sussex County. Families comparing options will find 16 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	81 Merriam Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone	(973) 383-7202
School district	Newton Public School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	483
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46
Students per teacher	10.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, fringe, Sussex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341140005388). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Newton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newton · 0.5 mi Halsted Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Newton · 0.6 mi Lakeland Andover SchoolPrivate · Grades 7 to 12Newton · 0.7 mi Florence M. BurdPublic · Grades PreK to 4Newton · 2.6 mi Long Pond SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Newton · 2.6 mi Fredon Township SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Newton · 3.3 mi Northwest Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 8Newton · 3.4 mi Alpine Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Sparta, NJ · 4.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Merriam Avenue School serve?

Merriam Avenue School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Merriam Avenue School?

Merriam Avenue School reported 483 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Merriam Avenue School?

About 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 483 students and 46 teachers in federal data.

Is Merriam Avenue School a public or charter school?

Merriam Avenue School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Merriam Avenue School in?

Merriam Avenue School is part of Newton Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newton-public-school-district/

Where is Merriam Avenue School located?

Merriam Avenue School is at 81 Merriam Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. The phone number is (973) 383-7202.

How many other schools are near Merriam Avenue School?

There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of Merriam Avenue School in our directory.