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Best 07306 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,905 students in 07306, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 07306, NJ are Jersey City Golden Door Charter School, The Ethical Community Charter School and Martin Luther King Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07306 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07306, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07306, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Charter School
35 Journal Square Plaza, 3rd F
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 middle schools in 07306, NJ?
How many public middle schools are located in 07306?
7 public middle schools are located in 07306.
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

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