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Top 5 Best 07302 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,497 students in 07302, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07302, NJ are Cornelia F. Bradford School, Explore Middle School and Beloved Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07302 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07302, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07302, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
96 Sussex St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Grades: K-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #66.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #77.
Frank R Conwell School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07302 New Jersey

07302, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frank R Conwell #3 Elementary School (Closed 2023)
70 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Great Futures Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kennedy Number 9 (Closed 2011)
222 Mercer St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6410
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Schomburg Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
508 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Grades: K-6
| 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07302, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07302, NJ include Cornelia F. Bradford School, Explore Middle School and Beloved Community Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07302?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07302.
What is the racial composition of students in 07302?
07302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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