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Best Jersey City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 32,094 students in Jersey City, NJ (there are 32 private schools, serving 6,195 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Jersey City, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jersey City, NJ are Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and Cornelia F. Bradford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Jersey City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jersey City, NJ (2026)

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.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
96 Sussex St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 9th Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Alfred Zampella School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Frank R Conwell School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Julia A. Barnes School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
91 Astor Place
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Innovation High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-10 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Charles E. Trefurt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Franklin St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Franklin L. Williams School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jersey City, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Jersey City, NJ include Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and Cornelia F. Bradford School.
How many public schools are located in Jersey City?
53 public schools are located in Jersey City.
What percentage of students in Jersey City go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Jersey City are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey City?
Jersey City public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jersey City are often viewed compared to one another?

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