BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

What BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT does

Bloomfield Public School District is a government-mandated public K-12 school district serving the residents of Bloomfield Township in Essex County, New Jersey. The district operates as a state entity under the governance of an elected Board of Education and the supervision of the New Jersey Department of Education, providing free education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with no commercial pricing. Its service footprint comprises 11 facilities: one high school (grades 9-12), one middle school (grades 6-8), eight elementary schools (K-5), and an Early Childhood Center (pre-K), supported by a central administration building at 155 Broad Street. The organization employs 101-250 staff (note: this figure likely excludes instructional personnel, who are typically categorized separately) and serves the culturally diverse Bloomfield community with specialized programs including Special Services (special education), Gifted & Talented, and ELL/ML (English Language Learner/Multilingual) tracks.

The district's underlying technology stack is standard off-the-shelf educational and administrative software: PowerSchool for student information, grades, and enrollment management; Frontline Education (Aesop) for substitute teacher placement; Doculivery for payroll document delivery; and Google Workspace for staff document collaboration and grant management. The district maintains web accessibility under WCAG 2.0 Level AA, Section 504, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. No proprietary technology, mobile app, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Curriculum is delivered across conventional academic departments: English Language Arts/Literacy, Math & Business, Science/STEM, Social Studies, Fine & Performing Arts/FACS, Physical Education, and World Languages, supplemented by Athletics and Child Nutrition & Wellness programs.

Bloomfield Public School District is funded exclusively through government channels, with no commercial revenue streams. The three primary funding sources are local property tax revenue from Bloomfield residents (the dominant operational funding stream), State of New Jersey education aid (formula and categorical), and federal grant programs under ESEA/ESSA including Title I (low-income student support), Title II (teacher quality), Title III (English Language Learners), and Title IV (student support and academic enrichment). The district has been recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as a 'High Performing' School District and has passed the QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum) review for three consecutive times. Additional recognitions include NAMM 'Best Communities for Music Education' (2025), ACTE Career and Technical Education awards (2025, 2026), NJSPRA awards (2018, 2019), NASSP recognition, and 'New Jersey Schools to Watch' designation for the middle school.

Name

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Legal name

Bloomfield School District

Website

https://bloomfield.k12.nj.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1758

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bloomfield Public School District is a government-funded K-12 public school district in Bloomfield, New Jersey, operating 11 schools (one high school, one middle school, eight elementary, one early childhood center) and serving pre-K through grade 12 students with free public education, no commercial pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs
• School athletics programs
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes levied on residents of Bloomfield, NJ. This constitutes the main source of operational funding for the district.
2. State Education Funding: District receives funding from the State of New Jersey through various state aid programs, including but not limited to formula aid and categorical grants such as Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
3. Federal Grant Programs: District participates in federal grant programs authorized under ESEA/ESSA including Title I (supports schools with high percentages of students from low-income families), Title II (teacher quality), Title III (English Language Learners), and Title IV (student support and academic enrichment).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bloomfield Public School District operates 11 schools in Bloomfield, New Jersey, providing free public K-12 education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to district residents. The district delivers core academic instruction along with specialized programs including special education, English language learner (ELL) services, athletics, child nutrition, and adult education, supported by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Product overview

Bloomfield Public School District is a public K-12 educational system serving students in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The district operates as a unified platform of educational services comprising 10 schools: one high school (grades 9-12), one middle school (grades 6-8), eight elementary schools (K-5), and an Early Childhood Center for pre-K students. The district offers comprehensive academic programs through subject-specific departments including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science/STEM, Social Studies, Fine & Performing Arts, World Languages, and Physical Education. Specialized support services include Special Services (special education), Gifted & Talented programs, ELL/ML (English Language Learners), Child Nutrition & Wellness, and Athletics. The district is recognized as a High Performing School District by the New Jersey Department of Education and has passed QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum) for three consecutive times. Bloomfield Schools operates as a culturally diverse system committed to providing equal opportunity for all learners to achieve individual success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program
• Special Education Services
• English Language Learner (ELL) Programs
• Athletics Program
• Child Nutrition Services
• Adult Education

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bloomfield Educational FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bloomfield Educational Foundation is a community organization that provides grants to support educational programs and initiatives within the Bloomfield School District. The foundation works to enhance educational opportunities beyond what traditional funding provides.
• Montclair State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontclair State University has partnered with the district to honor teachers and recognize educational excellence. The university conducted an honors ceremony for the district's Teacher of the Year.
• New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA)minorOthersProfessional association providing support and resources to school boards including training, policy guidance, and advocacy for public education.
• Sandy Hook PromiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit organization working to prevent gun violence in schools. District participates in 'Start with Hello' and other safety programs.
• NFL Play 60minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL youth health and fitness program encouraging kids to be active for at least 60 minutes daily. District participates in related wellness initiatives.
• Seton Hall UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for educational programs and potentially student teacher placements or collaborative academic initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Passaic Public Schools: Urban NJ public K-12 district with a similar culturally diverse student population and reliance on Title I and other federal ESSA-funded programs.
• Montclair Public Schools: Adjacent Essex County public school district offering the same K-12 public education framework with similar funding mechanisms; directly competes for Bloomfield-area families considering district alternatives.
• Cedar Grove Public Schools: Suburban NJ public K-12 district operating under the same state regulatory framework, with comparable school-level structure and ESSA funding participation.
• Clifton Public Schools: Large NJ public school district operating multiple K-12 schools with the same funding structure, governance model, and NJ DOE accountability (QSAC) framework.
• Newark Public Schools: Large NJ public school district serving Newark, operating a similar K-12 public education model funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants with comparable governance structure.
• West Orange Public Schools: Adjacent NJ public K-12 district in Essex County with comparable structure, funding mix, and student demographic profile.
• Verona Public Schools: Nearby Essex County public K-12 district with a similar comprehensive program offering and reliance on NJ state aid and local property tax funding.
• Belleville Public Schools: Nearby Essex County public school district providing K-12 education under the same NJ DOE regulatory framework, with overlapping funding and operational characteristics.
• East Orange School District: Neighboring NJ public K-12 district with similar urban-suburban demographics, governance structure, and dependence on state aid and federal Title programs.
• Glen Ridge Public Schools: Small neighboring NJ public school district with the same K-12 governance and funding model; directly competes for families in the Bloomfield-Glen Ridge border area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/07003schools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/bloomfieldbengaltech
• Facebookfacebook.com/BloomfieldPublicSchoolDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/07003schools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bloomfield-public-schools-new-jersey

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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