Very Good
#623 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Jersey City Global Charter School
Elementary School · Jersey City Global Charter School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter elementary school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307
- Math 63% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jersey City Global Charter School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 28 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jersey City Global Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,745
Median home value
$574,000
Median rent
$1,708/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Zampella SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Nicolaus Copernicus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 779 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jersey City Global Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jersey City Global Charter School is listed in Jersey City Global Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jersey City Global Charter School
Jersey City Global Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Global Charter School, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jersey City Global Charter School
What grades does Jersey City Global Charter School serve?
Jersey City Global Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jersey City Global Charter School?
Jersey City Global Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Global Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Global Charter School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jersey City Global Charter School rank in NJ?
Jersey City Global Charter School ranks #623 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jersey City Global Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jersey City Global Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jersey City Global Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey City Global Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Jersey City Global Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Jersey City Global Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jersey City Global Charter School a Title I school?
No, Jersey City Global Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey City Global Charter School?
27.5% of students at Jersey City Global Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (201) 744-2444
- Area population (ZIP 07307)
- 42,242
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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