Rahway Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 300 teachers and instructors and four thousand students enrolled at the 6 schools operated by Rahway Public Schools. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Rahway Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,769 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $22,389 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Rahway Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Rahway Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Rahway Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 295 | 304 | 312 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 128 | 135 | 138 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 107 | 113 | 115 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 42 | 40 | 41 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 90 | 105 | 110 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Rahway Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 147 | 147 | 159 |
| District Support Staff | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Student Support Staff | 26 | 30 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 37 | 61 | 75 |
Rahway Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Rahway Public Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Clark Township School District (4 Schools)
- Linden Public Schools (11 Schools)
- Cranford Township Schools (7 Schools)
- Roselle Borough School District (8 Schools)
- Union County School District (5 Schools)
Rahway Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin School 1809 St Georges Ave Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1050 | PK-6 | 45 | 634 |
| Grover Cleveland School 486 East Milton Ave Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1040 | PK-6 | 38 | 535 |
| Madison School 944 Madison Ave Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1070 | PK-6 | 27 | 357 |
| Rahway High School 1012 Madison Ave Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1090 | 9-12 | 101 | 1,082 |
| Rahway Middle School Kline Place Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1025 | 7-8 | 51 | 536 |
| Roosevelt School 811 St George Ave Rahway NJ 07065 (732) 396-1060 | PK-6 | 51 | 616 |