Jersey City Public Schools School District

346 Claremont Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305-1634
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jersey City Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 25,198 students in Jersey City Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Jersey City Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
39 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
25,198 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
2,023 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Jersey City Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#491 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jersey City Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jersey City Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jersey City Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jersey City Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.71
# American Indian Students
56 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,295 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
17%
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,731 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
32%
# Black Students
6,624 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
26%
15%
# White Students
3,831 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
15%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
235 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
424 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,923
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
1,835
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,836
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,733
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,726
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,763
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,635
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,608
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,625
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,750
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,925
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,475
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,367
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,328
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
1,669
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,559 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,813 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$846 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jersey City Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$776 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Jersey City Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,559
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jersey City Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,813
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jersey City Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jersey City Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
96 Sussex St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Infinity Institute
Math: 69% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Grades: 6-12
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Academy I
Math: 60% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #66.
Middle School # 4
Math: 32% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #77.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Math: 33% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Math: 30% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #99.
Dr. Michael Conti School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Innovation High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Alfred Zampella School
Math: 18% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1313.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
Math: 13% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Grades: PK-8
| 704 students
Rank: #1414.
Julia A. Barnes School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Astor Place
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #1515.
Frank R Conwell School
Math: 13% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Christa Mcauliffe School
Math: 12% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Grades: PK-8
| 916 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Math: 12% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Grades: PK-8
| 836 students
Rank: #1818.
Franklin L. Williams School
Math: 14% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #1919.
James F. Murray School
Math: 10% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #2020.
William L Dickinson High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,046 students
Rank: #2121.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Grades: PK-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #2222.
James J Ferris High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Colgate St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6660
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #2323.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #2424.
Charles E. Trefurt School
Math: 9% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Franklin St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2525.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Math: 8% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #2727.
Henry Snyder High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #2828.
Alexander D. Sullivan School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
Math: 4% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lincoln High School
Math: 4% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Crescent Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
Math: 3% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
Math: 3% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Grades: PK-8
| 429 students
Rank: #3333.
Gladys Nunery School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #3434.
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Math: 2% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
264 Van Horne Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #3535.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Math: 3% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jersey City Public Schools School District?
Jersey City Public Schools School District manages 39 public schools serving 25,198 students.
What is the rank of Jersey City Public Schools School District?
Jersey City Public Schools School District is ranked #488 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey City Public Schools School District?
39% of Jersey City Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey City Public Schools School District?
Jersey City Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jersey City Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,813 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 39 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 25,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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