The Hackensack Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from the City of Hackensack, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
As of the 2020-21 school year, the district and its seven schools, including the ECDC preschool program, had an enrollment of approximately 5,500 students. The district's high school serves students from South Hackensack and Rochelle Park as part of sending/receiving relationships with the respective districts.
Non scholae sed vitae discimus - We learn not for school, but for life.
With over 1,200 students attending our three schools, we take great pride in welcoming you to Emerson: Home of the Cavos! Steeped in a long tradition of academic excellence, student-centered learning and community spirit, we believe in the potential of our students, the ability of our teachers, and the support of our parent community.
Our schools focus on modeling and cultivating the habits of mind, body, and heart that promote a fulfilling and rewarding life.To do this we strive to know all of our students by name and need ensuring that all can take advantage of our academic and social-emotional offerings. As part of our commitment as an American public school, we seek to nurture the qualities of citizenship that are central to a vibrant and participatory democracy.
Please visit and browse our district website. In it you will find district information, school updates, student success stories, and a full overview of all that Emerson Public School has to offer its students and community. We take pride in being the academic and social center of our town for generations, and we look forward to future growth and success
The mission of the Bergenfield Public School District is to offer programs and services that enable all students to become self directed, lifelong learners who are successful in college and the workplace while displaying a strong sense of citizenship. The district provides a safe and nurturing setting designed to prepare students with 21st century skills consistent with Common Core Standards. The Bergenfield Public School District fosters partnerships for the purpose of educational, operational and fiscal responsibility.
The district has been recognized for many prestigious awards, including:
- The Washington Post's 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'
- U.S. News & World Report's 'Best High Schools'
- National School Board Association's 'Magna Award' Winner
- The Best Schools' '50 Inspiring Schools Meeting the Challenge'
- The Daily Beast's 'Top High Schools'
- NAMM Foundation's 'Best Communities for Music Education'
- Niche's 'Best Schools'
- America's Promise Alliance's '100 Best Communities for Young People'
- Center for Digital Education & National School Board Association's 'Digital School District Survey' Winner
- Sustainable Jersey Schools 'Bronze Certified'
- New Jersey School Public Relations Association's 'School Communications Award' Winner
- 100 Best w!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance