Below Average
#2251 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
164 Laidlaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Math 37% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 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 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$75,861
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jotham W. Wakeman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Jersey City Golden Door Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Charles E. Trefurt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 710 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #34 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,251 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
What grades does Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 serve?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
How does Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 rank in NJ?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 ranks #2,251 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26's MySchoolScout rating?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 a charter school?
No, Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 a Title I school?
No, Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26?
51.7% of students at Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (201) 963-7160
- Area population (ZIP 07306)
- 54,567
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07306; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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