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Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

Elementary School · Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

3040 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Charter

Enrollment

687

Student-Teacher

19.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,733 of 2,466

In Jersey City

#37 of 52

public schools

Equity

8.1 / 10

Excellent

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Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Jersey City · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School. Jersey City Golden Door Charter School serves approximately 687 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,733 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,346
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School — Students at Jersey City Golden Door Charter School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 44.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
39.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 55.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
42.6%
ELA
59.5%
2025
Math
43.3%
ELA
58.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Compares

See how Jersey City Golden Door Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
30th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
1.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.9%

Location

3040 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Jersey City Golden Door Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Charles E. Trefurt School (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dr. Michael Conti School (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jotham W. Wakeman School (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jersey City, see our Jersey City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City 0.3 mi 5.7
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 Jersey City 0.3 mi 4.2
Mahatma K. Gandhi School Jersey City 0.4 mi 6.0
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER Jersey City 0.4 mi
Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City 0.4 mi 8.6
Martin Luther King Jr. School Jersey City 0.6 mi 5.8
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City 0.6 mi 6.3
The Ethical Community Charter School Jersey City 0.5 mi 6.0
William L Dickinson High School Jersey City 0.7 mi 4.3
PRIMARY PREP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jersey City 0.8 mi 7.2
Liberty High School Jersey City 0.7 mi 7.4
HUDSON CATHOLIC REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Jersey City 0.8 mi 5.9
ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Jersey City 0.7 mi 6.8
Nicolaus Copernicus School Jersey City 0.8 mi 6.9
MOSDOS OF GREENVILLE Jersey City 0.7 mi 6.9
Charles E. Trefurt School Jersey City 0.8 mi 8.8
County Prep High School Jersey City 1.1 mi 9.1
Dr. Michael Conti School Jersey City 1.0 mi 8.7
Academy of Technology Design Jersey City 1.1 mi 6.7
ST DOMINIC ACADEMY Jersey City 1.0 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,861

Median Home Value

$502,600

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

54,567

College Educated

50.1%

Homeownership

23.6%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

35.7

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Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School Camden, NJ 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

What grades does Jersey City Golden Door Charter School serve?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jersey City Golden Door Charter School rank in NJ?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School ranks #1,733 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Golden Door Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Jersey City Golden Door 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 Golden Door Charter School a Title I school?

No, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?

58.1% of students at Jersey City Golden Door 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
98 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
81 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
687
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%

District

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
District Enrollment
687
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,346
District Rank
#1 of 1

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