Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitney M. Young Jr. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitney M. Young Jr. School serves the southern part of Jersey City, NJ, covering an approximate area of 0.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney M. Young Jr. School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners today, leaders tomorrow
School Rankings
Whitney M. Young Jr. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2170 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
35%
35%
Black
58%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney M. Young Jr. School's ranking?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School is ranked #2170 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Whitney M. Young Jr. School often compared to?
Whitney M. Young Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gladys Nunery School, Ollie Culbreth Jr. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
623 students attend Whitney M. Young Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Whitney M. Young Jr. School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney M. Young Jr. School offer ?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney M. Young Jr. School part of?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitney M. Young Jr. School located?
Whitney M. Young Jr. School is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Greenville.
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