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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 Score19%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,272 students at Empowerment Academy Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
The Ethical Community Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
95 Broadway, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4.1
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
32%
Frank R Conwell School
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3.7
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Empowerment Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-10
240 Ege Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3.5
Rating
Students
1,272
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
25%
Innovation High School
publichighGrade 9-12
239 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3.5
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
12%
Julia A. Barnes School
publicelementaryPK-5
91 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3.5
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Martin Luther King Jr. School
publicmiddlePK-8
886 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3.4
Rating
Students
752
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
26%
Joseph H. Brensinger School
publicmiddlePK-8
600 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3.3
Rating
Students
926
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
21%
Franklin L. Williams School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3.1
Rating
Students
906
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
publicelementaryPK-4
362 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
James F. Murray School
publicmiddlePK-8
339 Stegman Parkway, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
19%
Charles E. Trefurt School
publicelementaryPK-5
96 Franklin St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2.9
Rating
Students
668
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
24%
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2.7
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
publicmiddlePK-8
143 Romaine Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2.6
Rating
Students
821
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
20%
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
publicmiddlePK-8
214 Plainfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2.5
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
14%
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
publicelementaryPK-5
264 Van Horne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2.4
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
17%
Jersey City Community Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
128 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2.2
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
9%
Academy Of Technology Design
publichighGrade 9-12
525 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2.2
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
58:1
ELA Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Gladys Nunery School
publicelementaryPK-5
123 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304
1.8
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
11%
Alexander D. Sullivan School
publicelementaryPK-5
171 Seaview Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1.7
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
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.