Best High Schools in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ has 2 high schools with 1,227 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 Waterfront score 53% 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 The Waterfront greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dr Ronald Mcnair High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students

2. Hoboken High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students

Best Middle Schools in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ has 3 middle schools with 1,481 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 Waterfront score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in The Waterfront don't meet expectations.

1. Academy I

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students

2. Middle School # 4

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students

3. Hoboken Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students

Best Elementary Schools in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ has 3 elementary schools with 2,213 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 Waterfront score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in The Waterfront don't meet expectations.

1. Cornelia F. Bradford School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students

2. Wallace Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hoboken Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students

3. Rafael Cordero Y Molina

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 735 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 20,689 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 91% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

4,921

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

100%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood The Waterfront, 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

B+

16.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,797 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Battery Park, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tribeca, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Village, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Soho, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Financial District, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations