Schools & Living in Stewartsville, NJ

Schools in Stewartsville, NJ

Families considering a move to Stewartsville consistently cite the local schools as one of the top reasons they choose this community. Stewartsville is served by the Greenwich Township School District for grades PreK through 8, and students then attend Phillipsburg High School for grades 9 through 12. Together, these schools offer a solid public education with the close-knit feel that comes from smaller district enrollment.

Individual School Pages

For detailed information about each school, visiting hours, enrollment, and programs, visit the individual school pages:

• Greenwich Elementary School – Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5
• Stewartsville Middle School – Grades 6 through 8
• Phillipsburg High School – Grades 9 through 12
• Colleges Near Stewartsville – Warren County Community College and nearby universities

Greenwich Township School District

The Greenwich Township School District serves the children of Stewartsville and surrounding Greenwich Township. The district operates two main buildings covering the full PreK-8 span:

• Greenwich Elementary School – serves PreK through Grade 5, with a focus on foundational literacy, math, science, and the arts in a nurturing environment
• Stewartsville Middle School – serves Grades 6 through 8, preparing students for the academic demands of high school through a more departmentalized structure

The district is known for its relatively small class sizes, which allow teachers to give more individual attention to each student. Parents frequently note that teachers know their children by name and that the administration is accessible and responsive. This personalized approach to education is one of the genuine advantages of raising children in a smaller community like Stewartsville.

The Greenwich Township School District participates in a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student government, music programs, and academic clubs. While the enrollment is smaller than larger suburban districts, the district provides students with a well-rounded experience before they transition to Phillipsburg High School.

Phillipsburg High School

After completing 8th grade in the Greenwich Township district, Stewartsville students attend Phillipsburg High School, located in neighboring Phillipsburg. PHS is a larger school with a broader range of course offerings, including Advanced Placement classes, vocational programs through the Warren County Vocational School District, and a full athletics program competing in the Skylands Conference.

Phillipsburg High School has a long tradition in Warren County and offers students a more comprehensive high school experience while remaining small enough by suburban standards to maintain a strong community culture. The school has produced athletes, academics, and skilled tradespeople who go on to colleges, careers, and businesses throughout the region.

Housing in Stewartsville, NJ

One of Stewartsville’s most attractive qualities for families is its housing stock. The community offers a range of single-family home styles on generous lots, at prices that are substantially lower than comparable homes in northern or central New Jersey. This combination of space, affordability, and commuter access is genuinely hard to find in the state.

Home Styles and Lot Sizes

Stewartsville’s housing ranges from older farmhouses and ranches that predate the suburban development era, to colonials and split-levels built during the growth of the 1970s through 1990s, to more recently constructed homes in newer subdivisions. Lot sizes tend to be generous by New Jersey standards – a quarter acre to a full acre or more is common, and some properties extend to multiple acres.

This space is a meaningful quality-of-life factor for families who want room for gardens, outdoor play, or simply breathing room between neighbors. It is one of the clearest differences between living in Stewartsville and living in more densely developed parts of New Jersey.

Home Prices and Affordability

Home prices in Stewartsville and the surrounding Greenwich Township area typically range from the low $200s for smaller starter homes to $500,000 and above for larger properties on bigger lots. The median home value sits well below the New Jersey state average, which hovers around $400,000-$450,000 depending on the year. For buyers coming from northern or central New Jersey, the affordability can be striking – the same budget that buys a modest older home in suburban Essex or Morris County can secure a spacious, updated colonial on a generous lot in Stewartsville.

Warren County property taxes are lower than many northern New Jersey counties, which adds further to the cost-of-living advantage. For commuters willing to make the drive to the NYC area, the math often works strongly in Stewartsville’s favor.

Cost of Living and Community Resources

Beyond housing, Stewartsville’s overall cost of living sits below the New Jersey state average. Grocery prices, local services, and day-to-day expenses reflect the more modest economy of western New Jersey rather than the inflated costs of the metro corridor. Residents enjoy a quality of life that their income can support more comfortably than it might in more expensive parts of the state.

Library Access

Stewartsville residents have access to the Phillipsburg Free Public Library, located in neighboring Phillipsburg just minutes away. The library offers book lending, digital resources, children’s programs, and community meeting space. Warren County also participates in the statewide library system, giving cardholders access to materials from libraries across New Jersey.

Places of Worship and Community Organizations

Like many small New Jersey communities, Stewartsville’s social fabric is woven through its churches and civic groups. Several places of worship serve the community, providing not just religious life but community events, youth programs, and neighbor-to-neighbor support networks. Civic organizations, sports leagues, and volunteer groups round out the community calendar. More on local events and organizations can be found on our events and community page.

Safety and Quality of Life

Warren County consistently ranks as one of New Jersey’s safer counties, with crime rates well below the state average. Stewartsville shares in this regional safety profile. Residents report a strong sense of community where neighbors know each other and look out for one another. For families, this kind of environment – safe streets, good schools, and engaged neighbors – is often exactly what they are seeking when they leave denser parts of New Jersey.

Commuting from Stewartsville

Interstate 78 is Stewartsville’s commuter lifeline. The highway provides direct east-west access to the New York City metropolitan area, with the commute to Midtown Manhattan running roughly 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The drive to the Newark area can be somewhat shorter. For commuters working in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, the drive west on I-78 to Allentown or Bethlehem takes around 35-40 minutes.

This commuter positioning – close enough to major job markets, far enough to enjoy affordable, spacious living – is a central part of Stewartsville’s appeal to working families. To learn more about the town’s geography and access, visit our location and geography page.