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Dr. Paul Rafalides School

362 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, United States

+1 (201) 915-6540

http://ps33.jcboe.org

3.0

Overall Rating

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Dr. Paul Rafalides School Overview

About This School

Dr. Paul Rafalides School is a public elementary in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 318 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate 42% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 48% male and 52% female. The demographic makeup includes 29% Hispanic, 27% White, 23% Black, 15% Asian, and 3% students of two or more races.

318

Total Students

PK-4

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics17%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

318:1

Dr. Paul Rafalides School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

17%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

318

Students per Counselor

Dr. Paul Rafalides School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor318:1

Dr. Paul Rafalides School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.43%

Male

51.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 318 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White26.73%

Hispanic28.62%

Asian15.41%

Black22.96%

Two or More Races3.46%

Native American0%

Dr. Paul Rafalides School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Paul Rafalides School

Q: What is Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

A: Dr. Paul Rafalides School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

A: Dr. Paul Rafalides School has approximately 318 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Dr. Paul Rafalides School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dr. Paul Rafalides School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Dr. Paul Rafalides School
School Name	Dr. Paul Rafalides School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	362 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6540
Total Students	318
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	17%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul Rafalides School

What is Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

Dr. Paul Rafalides School is a elementary public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

Dr. Paul Rafalides School has approximately 318 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 11:1.

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