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Best Schools in 07306, NJ
07306, NJ has 24 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,433 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 07306 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07306, NJ
The top high schools in 07306, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Kearny High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kearny • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1827 Students
3. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
4. James J Ferris High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
5. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07306, NJ
The top middle schools in 07306, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy I
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearny • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 751 Students
3. Franklin L. Williams School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07306, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07306, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jotham W. Wakeman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
2. Dr. Michael Conti School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 672 Students
3. Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
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Jersey City Golden Door Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 668 Students
4. Schuyler Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kearny • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students
5. Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
6. The Ethical Community Charter School
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The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 380 Students
7. Martin Luther King Jr. School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
8. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
9. Joseph H. Brensinger School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1092 Students
10. Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07306, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07306, NJ has a total population of 56,765 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07306, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07306, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07306, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07306, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07306, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07306, NJ
How many schools are in 07306, NJ?
07306, NJ has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,433 students in total.
How do schools in 07306 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 07306 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 07306 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07306?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations