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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 Score6%
ELA Assessment Score17%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,786 students at William L Dickinson High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
James J Ferris High School
publichighGrade 9-12
35 Colgate St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1.6
Rating
Students
1,364
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
6%
President Barack Obama Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
1830 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1.6
Rating
Students
425
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
6%
University Academy Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
275 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1.5
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
William L Dickinson High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1.4
Rating
Students
1,786
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
5%
Chaplain Charles Watters School
publicmiddlePK-8
220 Virginia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1.2
Rating
Students
586
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7%
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
60 Crescent Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1.1
Rating
Students
767
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
6%
Ezra L. Nolan School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
88 Gates Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
4%
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
publicmiddlePK-8
153 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
8%
Martin Center For The Arts
publicmiddlePK-8
59 Wilkinson Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
6%
Henry Snyder High School
publichighGrade 9-12
239 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
5%
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
publicmiddlePK-8
135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
5%
Regional Day School
publichighPK-12
425 Johnston Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
0
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kindle Education Public Charter School
publicmiddleGrade 6-7
35 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306
0
Rating
Students
87
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.