For the 2026 school year, there is 1 vocational public elementary school serving 163 students in New Jersey.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public elementary school in New Jersey is Explore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey vocational public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Elementary Schools in New Jersey (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 9th Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public elementary schools in New Jersey?
The top-ranked vocational public elementary schools in New Jersey include Explore Middle School.
How many vocational public elementary schools are located in New Jersey?
1 vocational public elementary schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey vocational public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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