For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,906 students in 07302, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07302, NJ are Explore Middle School, Beloved Community Charter School and Middle School # 4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07302 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07302, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07302, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #22.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Grades: K-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #33.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
07302, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
70 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Great Futures Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
222 Mercer St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Schomburg Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
508 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07302, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07302, NJ include Explore Middle School, Beloved Community Charter School and Middle School # 4.
How many public middle schools are located in 07302?
5 public middle schools are located in 07302.
What is the racial composition of students in 07302?
07302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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