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Best Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ has 29 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,672 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Downtown Jersey City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
The top high schools in Downtown Jersey City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
2. County Prep High School
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
3. Academy Of Technology Design
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
4. Hoboken High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
5. William L Dickinson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
6. James J Ferris High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
7. Lincoln High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
The top middle schools in Downtown Jersey City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Explore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
2. Hoboken Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Middle School # 4
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Jersey City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornelia F. Bradford School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
2. Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
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Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
3. Dr. Michael Conti School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 672 Students
4. Rafael Cordero Y Molina
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
5. Frank R Conwell School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr. School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
7. Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
8. Hudson Montessori
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Hudson Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
9. World Of Abc The Waldo School
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World Of Abc The Waldo School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 151 Students
10. Our Lady Of Czestochowa
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Our Lady Of Czestochowa • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 55,240 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, 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 Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, 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 Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ
How many schools are in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ?
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ has 29 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,672 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Jersey City perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Downtown Jersey City score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Downtown Jersey City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Jersey City?
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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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations