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Best 07305 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,884 students in 07305, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ are Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07305 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07305, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07305, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Academy I
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Jersey City Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 433-2288
Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Martin Center For The Arts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Ezra L. Nolan School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Stegman St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07305 New Jersey

07305, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy Ii (Closed 2007)
16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
C R E A T E Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
164 Lembeck St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Gr: 6-12
Community Solutions (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2853 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Dream Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
112 Brown Place
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Whitney M Young Junior Num 15 Elementary School (Closed 2023)
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Whitney M Young Middle School (Closed 2007)
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ include Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07305?
9 public middle schools are located in 07305.
What is the racial composition of students in 07305?
07305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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