For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,244 students in 07307, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 252 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07307, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07307, NJ are Jersey City Global Charter School, Nicolaus Copernicus School and Christa Mcauliffe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07307 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07307, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07307, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Alfred Zampella School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Charles E. Trefurt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Franklin St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
07307, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
211 Sherman Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 217-6771
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 217-6771
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07307, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07307, NJ include Jersey City Global Charter School, Nicolaus Copernicus School and Christa Mcauliffe School.
How many public schools are located in 07307?
5 public schools are located in 07307.
What percentage of students in 07307 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07307 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07307?
07307 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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