Best 07302 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Dr. Michael Conti School and Beloved Community Charter School. 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 43% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07302 New Jersey

07302, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
70 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Gr: 9-12
222 Mercer St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Gr: PK-5
508 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Gr: K-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

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, Dr. Michael Conti School and Beloved Community Charter School.
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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