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Best Greenville Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,294 students in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenville 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.
The neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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

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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Alexander D. Sullivan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City, NJ include Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City?
9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of Greenville, Jersey City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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