Township incorporated on February 19 after a January referendum.
Bergen County · Cedar Lane · Glenpointe · Votee Park · 07666
Teaneck, New Jersey
Teaneck is one of Bergen County's largest and most diverse suburban communities, combining established residential neighborhoods with major civic, healthcare, university, shopping and cultural institutions. Cedar Lane serves as the traditional downtown, while Teaneck Road, Queen Anne Road, Route 4 and the Glenpointe/I-95 area create additional commercial and transportation hubs.
The township's scale gives it unusually deep local resources for an NJTGO town guide: Holy Name Medical Center, Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, multiple business districts, more than twenty parks, direct bus service toward New York City and a substantial dining scene.
History & community identity
Teaneck grew from farms and estates into a major Bergen County suburb as roads and regional transit expanded.
Teaneck became nationally known when its school board voluntarily moved to desegregate its public schools.
A mature, diverse suburb with strong civic, institutional and commercial anchors.
Business districts & neighborhood areas
Teaneck does not function as one single commercial strip. These areas help explain how residents and visitors experience the town.
Historic main shopping district with 175+ businesses, restaurants and services, plus free public parking lots.
Civic, healthcare, residential and neighborhood-business corridor anchored by Township Hall, the library and Holy Name.
Neighborhood retail, services, houses of worship and residential areas.
Office, hotel, meeting and commuter hub near the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 80.
Fairleigh Dickinson University, residential areas and access toward Hackensack.
Public schools
Pre-K 3–4
Pre-K 3–4
K–4
K–4
K–4
5–8 · 1315 Taft Road
5–8 · 655 Teaneck Road
9–12 · 100 Elizabeth Avenue
District resource: School assignments and programs can change. Confirm current registration, attendance-zone and program details directly with the district.
Public School DistrictParks, recreation & open space
40-acre flagship park at 250 Colonial Court with fields, courts, playgrounds, paths, amphitheater, pool facilities and inclusive recreation.
46-acre ecological preserve with more than a mile of groomed trails, wetlands restoration, outdoor art and environmental education.
700 Pomander Walk; seasonal community aquatics facility.
A broad network of neighborhood fields, playgrounds, courts and open spaces throughout the township.
Things to see & do
Trails, wetlands, ecological art and restored habitat.
20 Puffin Way; gallery, performances and cultural programming.
Metropolitan Campus on River Road, spanning Teaneck and Hackensack.
Walkable shopping and dining district with long-established local businesses.
Transportation & regional access
Teaneck is served by I-95/New Jersey Turnpike, I-80 and Route 4. NJ TRANSIT buses provide service toward New York City and other Bergen County destinations; the township does not have an active passenger rail station. Glenpointe is an important bus, office and hotel node.
Transit tip: Route patterns, fares and schedules change. Check NJ TRANSIT before a time-sensitive trip.
Government & civic resources
818 Teaneck Road · Teaneck, NJ 07666 · 201-837-1600
Mayor: Mark J. Schwartz
Teaneck Public Library · 840 Teaneck Road · 201-837-4171
Call 911 for emergencies. Use municipal and police non-emergency resources for routine services.
Nearby communities
Bergenfield, Bogota, Englewood, Hackensack, Leonia, New Milford, Ridgefield Park and the broader George Washington Bridge corridor.
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Business & ShoppingFood & DrinkReal EstateTown information reviewed September 2026. Municipal services, programs and schedules can change; verify time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.