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Best Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 14 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,273 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Journal Square underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top high schools in Journal Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William L Dickinson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
2. James J Ferris High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
Best Middle Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top middle schools in Journal Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin L. Williams School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top elementary schools in Journal Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jotham W. Wakeman School
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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. Rafael Cordero Y Molina
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
5. Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
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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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Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
9. Primary Prep Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Primary Prep Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 332 Students
10. St Elizabeth School & Child Care Center
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St Elizabeth School & Child Care Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 32,551 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Journal Square, 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 Journal Square, 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
20.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Journal Square, 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 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
How many schools are in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,273 students in total.
How do schools in Journal Square perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Journal Square score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Journal Square underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Journal Square?
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: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations