Best Schools in Kearny, NJ
Kearny, NJ has a total of 37 schools including 11 high schools, 14 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 27,495 students attend Kearny, NJ schools. On average, schools in Kearny score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kearny don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kearny, NJ
Kearny, NJ has 11 high schools with 13,803 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 Kearny score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kearny meet expectations.
1. New Dorp High School
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3164 Students
2. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
3. Technology High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
4. Liberty High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Lyndhurst High School
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Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
6. North Arlington High School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
7. Kearny High School
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Kearny • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1827 Students
8. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
9. East Side High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
10. Harrison High School
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Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 716 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kearny, NJ
Kearny, NJ has 14 middle schools with 8,254 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 Kearny score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kearny don't meet expectations.
1. Academy I
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Veterans Middle School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
3. Lincoln Middle School
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Kearny • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 751 Students
4. Belleville Middle School
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Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students
5. Washington Middle School
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Harrison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kearny, NJ
Kearny, NJ has 12 elementary schools with 5,438 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 Kearny score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kearny meet expectations.
1. Nicolaus Copernicus School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
3. Roosevelt School
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Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
4. Hudson Arts And Science Charter School
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Hudson Arts And Science Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 846 Students
5. Schuyler Elementary School
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Kearny • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students
6. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Kearny • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 441 Students
7. Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
8. `franklin Elementary School
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Kearny • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 934 Students
9. James F. Murray School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 805 Students
10. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kearny, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kearny, NJ has a total population of 41,848 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kearny, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kearny, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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