Best Schools in Union City, NJ
Union City, NJ has a total of 23 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 19,522 students attend Union City, NJ schools. On average, schools in Union City score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union City underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Union City, NJ
Union City, NJ has 6 high schools with 8,405 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 Union City score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union City underperform expectations.
1. Jose Marti Stem Academy
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
2. North Bergen High School
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North Bergen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2355 Students
3. Union City High School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3025 Students
4. William L Dickinson High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union City, NJ
Union City, NJ has 5 middle schools with 3,880 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 Union City score 26% 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 Union City exceed expectations.
1. Academy I
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
2. Union Hill Middle School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Emerson Middle School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union City, NJ
Union City, NJ has 12 elementary schools with 7,237 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 Union City score 20% 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 Union City don't meet expectations.
1. Sara M. Gilmore Academy
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Union City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
3. Christa Mcauliffe School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 918 Students
4. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 919 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
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North Bergen School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1309 Students
6. Colin Powell Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 721 Students
7. Mckinley Elementary School
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North Bergen School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 318 Students
8. George Washington Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 779 Students
9. Robert Waters Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 976 Students
10. Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
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Union City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union City, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union City, NJ has a total population of 70,369 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union City, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union City, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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