Best Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ has a total of 75 schools including 17 high schools, 5 middle schools and 51 elementary schools. A total of 37,780 students attend Jersey City, NJ schools. On average, schools in Jersey City score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jersey City underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ has 17 high schools with 9,862 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jersey City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jersey City underperform expectations.
1. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
2. Infinity Institute
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 326 Students
3. County Prep High School
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
4. Liberty High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Innovation High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
6. University Academy Charter High School
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University Academy Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
7. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
8. Academy Of Technology Design
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
9. James J Ferris High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
10. Henry Snyder High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 849 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ has 5 middle schools with 2,312 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jersey City score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jersey City meet expectations.
1. Academy I
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Explore Middle School
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Hudson County Schools Of Technology School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
3. Middle School # 4
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students
4. Franklin L. Williams School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
5. Ezra L. Nolan School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City, NJ has 51 elementary schools with 23,984 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jersey City score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jersey City underperform expectations.
1. Cornelia F. Bradford School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
2. Learning Community Charter School
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The Learning Community Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
3. Soaring Heights Charter School
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Soaring Heights Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 270 Students
4. Jotham W. Wakeman School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
5. Jersey City Global Charter School
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Jersey City Global Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 416 Students
6. Nicolaus Copernicus School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
7. Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
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Jersey City Golden Door Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 668 Students
8. The Ethical Community Charter School
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The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 380 Students
9. Empowerment Academy Charter School
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Empowerment Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1002 Students
10. Dr. Michael Conti School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 672 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jersey City, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 292,022 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 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
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jersey City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Jersey City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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