Top Rankings
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 687 students in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
687 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
263 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
38%
10%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
34%
# Black Students
152 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
22%
15%
# White Students
62 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
9%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
76
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,863 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,349 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,863
$26,931

Spending / Student
$12,349
$25,828

Best Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 687 students.
What is the rank of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District is ranked #301 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District?
38% of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,349 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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