Jersey City Public Schools School District
School District · Jersey City, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
39
26 elem, 4 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
39
26 elem, 4 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Jersey City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jersey City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Charles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dr. Michael Conti School
Jersey City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#245 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,525
+$2,916 vs New Jersey median
District size
26,293 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Jersey City Public Schools ranks #245 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Jersey City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 38 schools. Its top-rated schools are Charles E. Trefurt School (8.8/10), Dr. Michael Conti School (8.7/10), and Jotham W. Wakeman School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jersey City Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jersey City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (38 of 39). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles E. Trefurt School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr. Michael Conti School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jotham W. Wakeman School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Frank R Conwell School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Julia A. Barnes School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Dr Ronald Mcnair High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Dr. Paul Rafalides School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Infinity Institute | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Academy I | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Christa Mcauliffe School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 39 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jersey City Public Schools
Jersey City Public Schools is a Jersey City, New Jersey school district serving 39 schools. The district educates 26,293 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $28,525 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Jersey City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Charles E. Trefurt School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Jersey City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 26 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jersey City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jersey City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Jersey City Public Schools
39 schools Elementary Schools 26
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Jersey City
- Total Enrollment
- 26,293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Jersey City Public Schools has 39 schools in total — 26 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jersey City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Jersey City Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jersey City Public Schools?
Jersey City Public Schools spends $28,525 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jersey City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jersey City Public Schools is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jersey City Public Schools?
Charles E. Trefurt School is the highest-rated school in Jersey City Public Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Jersey City Public Schools?
Across schools in Jersey City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jersey City Public Schools compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Jersey City Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 39 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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- Old Bridge Township School District (14)
- Parsippany-troy Hills Township School District (14)
- Union City School District (14)
- Vineland Public School District (14)
- Bayonne School District (13)
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- Brick Township Public School District (12)
- Howell Township Public School District (12)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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