School District for
Zip Code 07881

About Kittatinny Regional School District

Zip code 07881 in Kittatinny, New Jersey is served by Kittatinny Regional School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades 7th – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Kittatinny Regional School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Funding and Resources

Kittatinny Regional School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $23,000 per year, placing it near the New Jersey state average of approximately $22,000 and well above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Districts at this funding level typically offer smaller class sizes, broader elective and extracurricular programs, stronger technology infrastructure, and more competitive teacher salaries. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

With multiple schools, Kittatinny Regional School District operates as a district of unknown size serving students from 7th – 12th. Contact Kittatinny Regional School District to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 6/10 Rating

Kittatinny Regional School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.

Kittatinny Regional School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 07881

Children in zip code 07881 are assigned to Kittatinny Regional School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 7th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 07881, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Kittatinny Regional School District at (973)383-1800 or visit www.krhs.net. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — New Jersey districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Kittatinny

School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Kittatinny Regional School District serves zip code 07881, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 07881 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In New Jersey, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Kittatinny Regional School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 07881.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Kittatinny Regional School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 07881 data.