Best Schools in Hudson County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ has 176 public schools (30 high, 12 middle, 117 elementary) serving 100,733 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Hudson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hudson County, NJ
The top high schools in Hudson County, 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. Infinity Institute
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 326 Students
3. Jose Marti Stem Academy
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
4. High Tech High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
5. County Prep High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
6. Technology High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
7. Liberty High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
8. Academy Of Technology Design
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
9. Hoboken High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
10. Ridgefield Memorial High School
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hudson County, NJ
The top middle schools in Hudson County, 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. Explore Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
3. Hoboken Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
4. Middle School # 4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students
5. Union Hill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Union City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 849 Students
6. Secaucus Middle School
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Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
7. Emerson Middle School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
8. Washington Middle School
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Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
9. Lincoln Middle School
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Kearny • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 751 Students
10. West New York Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West New York School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1096 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hudson County, NJ
The top elementary schools in Hudson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cornelia F. Bradford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
2. Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
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Hoboken Dual Language Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 422 Students
3. Sara M. Gilmore Academy
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 390 Students
4. Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken
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Elysian Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 292 Students
5. Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
6. Soaring Heights Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Soaring Heights Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 270 Students
7. Jotham W. Wakeman School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
8. Jersey City Global Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Global Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 416 Students
9. Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
10. Hudson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hudson County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hudson County, NJ has a total population of 724,854 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hudson County, 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 Hudson County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hudson County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hudson County, 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 Hudson County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hudson County, NJ
How many schools are in Hudson County, NJ?
Hudson County, NJ has 176 public schools: 30 high schools, 12 middle schools and 117 elementary schools, serving 100,733 students in total.
How do schools in Hudson County perform on state tests?
On average, 176 schools in Hudson County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Hudson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hudson County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hudson County, NJ
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- Projected: 48%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Hudson County
11 places in Hudson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Jersey City (46)
- Union City (14)
- Bayonne (10)
- Kearny (8)
- Hoboken (6)
- Secaucus (6)
- West New York (6)
- Harrison (5)
- North Bergen (5)
- Weehawken (3)
- Guttenberg (1)
School districts (11)
- Jersey City Public Schools (39 schools)
- Union City School District (14 schools)
- Bayonne School District (13 schools)
- West New York School District (9 schools)
- North Bergen School District (8 schools)
- Kearny (7 schools)
- Harrison Public Schools (5 schools)
- Hoboken Public School District (5 schools)
- Hudson County Schools of Technology School District (5 schools)
- Secaucus School District (4 schools)
- Weehawken Public School District (3 schools)