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Best Schools in Union City, New Jersey
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
11,519
Total Students
Across Union City
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score32%
ELA Assessment Score51%
🎯 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)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓8% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,147 students at Union City High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
1700 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
8.2
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
71%
Jose Marti Stem Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
1800 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
7.7
Rating
Students
625
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
62%
Emerson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
318 - 18Th Street, Union City, NJ 07087
4.9
Rating
Students
999
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
30%
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
4507 Hudson Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
4.2
Rating
Students
871
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
29%
Colin Powell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1500 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
4.2
Rating
Students
692
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
34%
Jefferson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
3400 Palisade Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
4.2
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
47%
Union Hill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3800 Hudson Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
4.1
Rating
Students
865
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
29%
Robert Waters Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
2800 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
3.7
Rating
Students
983
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
507 West St, Union City, NJ 07087
3.5
Rating
Students
767
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
23%
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1401 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087
2.9
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
17%
George Washington Elementary School
publicmiddleK-6
3905 New York Ave, Union City, NJ 07087
2.8
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
22%
Union City High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2500 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
2.3
Rating
Students
3,147
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
11%
Hudson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
167 19Th St, Union City, NJ 07087
1.7
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education
publicelementaryPK-K
2200 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
0
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Union City
Union City, New Jersey is home to 14 schools serving over 11,519 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 Union City, New Jersey?
There are 14 schools in Union City, serving 11,519 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Union City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Union 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 Union City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Union City is 12.6:1.