For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,064 students in 07002, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 633 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 07002, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07002, NJ are Nicholas Oresko Community School, Philip G. Vroom Community School and Bayonne Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07002 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07002, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07002, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas Oresko Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 East 24th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Philip G. Vroom Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 West 26th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5956
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5956
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Bayonne Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5895
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
John M. Bailey Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West 10th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5824
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5824
Grades: PK-8
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Walter F. Robinson Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 West 31st Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5964
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5964
Grades: PK-8
| 908 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Community School #5
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Prospect Avenue
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5973
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5973
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Mary J Donohoe Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 Dodge Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5969
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Community School #9
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 Avenue B
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5990
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #99.
Woodrow Wilson Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 56th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5996
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5996
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5984
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5984
Grades: PK-8
| 1,210 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry E. Harris Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5945
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5945
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1212.
Horace Mann Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 West 38th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5979
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5979
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1313.
Bayonne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
669 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,656 students
07002, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07002, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07002, NJ include Nicholas Oresko Community School, Philip G. Vroom Community School and Bayonne Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in 07002?
13 public schools are located in 07002.
What percentage of students in 07002 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 07002 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07002?
07002 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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