Best Schools in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ has a total of 19 schools including 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 15,946 students attend The Heights, Jersey City, NJ schools. On average, schools in The Heights score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in The Heights underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ has 3 high schools with 5,575 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 The Heights score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in The Heights underperform expectations.
1. Hoboken High School
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Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Union City High School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3025 Students
3. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
Best Middle Schools in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ has 6 middle schools with 4,320 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 The Heights score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in The Heights don't meet expectations.
1. Academy I
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Hoboken Middle School
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Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
3. Emerson Middle School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
4. Franklin L. Williams School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 854 Students
Best Elementary Schools in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ has 10 elementary schools with 6,051 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 The Heights score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in The Heights don't meet expectations.
1. Wallace Elementary School
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Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
2. Jotham W. Wakeman School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
3. Jersey City Global Charter School
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Jersey City Global Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 416 Students
4. Nicolaus Copernicus School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
5. Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
6. Alfred Zampella School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 802 Students
7. Rafael Cordero Y Molina
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students
8. Christa Mcauliffe School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 918 Students
9. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
10. Charles E. Trefurt School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 59,408 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in The Heights, 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 The Heights, 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
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for The Heights, Jersey City, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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