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Best Schools in Jersey City, New Jersey
Compare 53 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
53
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
32,094
Total Students
Across Jersey City
12.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
53 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score50%
ELA Assessment Score70%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓15% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,573 students at Beloved Community Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
publichighGrade 9-12
123 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
9.1
Rating
Students
716
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
87%
Cornelia F. Bradford School
publicelementaryPK-5
96 Sussex St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
8.9
Rating
Students
1,082
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
87%
Infinity Institute
publichighGrade 6-12
193 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305
8.8
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
97%
Math Proficiency
78%
Academy I
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
209 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
7.8
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
72%
Liberty High School
publichighGrade 9-12
299 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
7
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Jersey City Global Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
255 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307
6.9
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
55%
Soaring Heights Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1 Romar Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
6.7
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
52%
Explore Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
180 9Th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
6.5
Rating
Students
163
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
52%
Learning Community Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
6.5
Rating
Students
634
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
54%
County Prep High School
publichighGrade 9-12
525 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6
Rating
Students
892
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
31%
Jotham W. Wakeman School
publicelementaryPK-5
100 St Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
5.5
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
52%
Beloved Community Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
508 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4.9
Rating
Students
1,573
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
39%
Middle School # 4
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
107 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4.9
Rating
Students
755
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
44%
Dr. Michael Conti School
publicmiddlePK-8
182 Merseles St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4.7
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
35%
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3044 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4.6
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
37%
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
publicmiddlePK-8
158 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4.4
Rating
Students
794
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
31%
Christa Mcauliffe School
publicmiddlePK-8
167 Hancock Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
4.3
Rating
Students
906
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
27%
Nicolaus Copernicus School
publicelementaryPK-5
3385 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307
4.3
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
publicelementaryPK-5
164 Laidlaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4.2
Rating
Students
539
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Alfred Zampella School
publicmiddlePK-8
201 North St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
4.1
Rating
Students
629
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
31%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Jersey City
Jersey City, New Jersey is home to 53 schools serving over 32,094 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jersey City, New Jersey?
There are 53 schools in Jersey City, serving 32,094 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Jersey City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Jersey City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Jersey City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Jersey City is 12.9:1.