For the 2024 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 84,317 students in Hudson County, NJ (there are 57 private schools, serving 10,449 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hudson County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ are Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Cornelia F. Bradford School and Infinity Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hudson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
96 Sussex St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Infinity Institute
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Grades: 6-12
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Academy I
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #77.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #88.
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Ninth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3720
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3720
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
High Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1010.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1460 Garden Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1313.
Nicholas Oresko Community School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 East 24th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1414.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1717.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1818.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3651
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3651
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1919.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #2020.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #2121.
Hoboken Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Rank: #2222.
Weehawken High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Liberty Place
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 422-6130
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 422-6130
Grades: 7-12
| 554 students
Rank: #2323.
Huber Street School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #2424.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Grades: K-11
| 1,430 students
Rank: #2525.
Secaucus Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #2626.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2727.
Clarendon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2828.
Theodore Roosevelt School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Louisa Place, T. Roosevelt S
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 422-6140
Weehawken, NJ 07086
(201) 422-6140
Grades: 3-6
| 355 students
Rank: #2929.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #3030.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #3131.
Academy Of Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6800
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #3232.
Hoboken Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #3333.
Bayonne Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #3434.
Secaucus High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bayonne High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,539 students
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Hudson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
158 Fourth St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fourth & Garden Sts
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Grades: PK-2
| 214 students
C R E A T E Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
164 Lembeck St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Community Solutions (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2853 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dream Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
112 Brown Place
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
524 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3671
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3671
Grades: PK
| n/a students
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
70 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Gateway Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
119 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Great Futures Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Hudson County Youth House (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
635 County Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 319-5920
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 319-5920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hudson Dayliberty Park (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30-32 Central Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7138
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7138
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Hudson Regional School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
20 Millridge Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 865-4913
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 865-4913
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Integrity Inc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
595 County Ave
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(609) 943-4932
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(609) 943-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
222 Mercer St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Knowledge Advanced Skills Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
700 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Grades: K-4
| 174 students
128 Duncan Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Schomburg Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
508 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ include Dr Ronald Mcnair High School, Cornelia F. Bradford School and Infinity Institute.
How many public schools are located in Hudson County, NJ?
129 public schools are located in Hudson County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Hudson County, NJ go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hudson County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson County, NJ?
Hudson County, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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