For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,061 students in 07306, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07306, NJ are Jotham W. Wakeman School, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School and Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07306 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07306, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07306, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Franklin L. Williams School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Charter School
35 Journal Square Plaza, 3rd F
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(551) 350-1520
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(551) 350-1520
Gr: 6-7 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07306, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07306, NJ include Jotham W. Wakeman School, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School and Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07306?
9 public elementary schools are located in 07306.
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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