Fairfield Township School District, Essex County, New Jersey

Fairfield Township School District is an elementary school district in Essex County, New Jersey, for grades K–6. About 7,824 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) of land.

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Fairfield Township School District in New Jersey
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,824 ± 317
Grades
K–6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Essex County
Land area
10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Median household income
$115,980 ± $14,772
Median home value
$688,500 ± $61,019
Water area
0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3405010
Coordinates (central point)
40.882508, -74.304593

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fairfield Township School District, largest first

  1. Fairfield Township7,824 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. North Caldwell Borough School District2.6 mi southeast
  2. East Hanover Township School District5.4 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Fairfield Township School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fairfield Township School District before you rely on it.

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