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Best Bergen Lafayette Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,649 students in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bergen Lafayette are Beloved Community Charter School, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School and Gladys Nunery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
264 Van Horne Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Gladys Nunery School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ include Beloved Community Charter School, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School and Gladys Nunery School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City?
7 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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