For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,372 students in 07304, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 525 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07304, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07304, NJ are Learning Community Charter School, Julia A. Barnes School and Empowerment Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07304 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07304, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07304, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Julia A. Barnes School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 Astor Place
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Grades: K-9
| 1,181 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
264 Van Horne Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #77.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Crescent Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6700
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Charter School
373 Communipaw Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 688-0681
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 688-0681
Grades: 6
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
07304, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 Duncan Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07304, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07304, NJ include Learning Community Charter School, Julia A. Barnes School and Empowerment Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 07304?
12 public schools are located in 07304.
What percentage of students in 07304 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07304 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07304?
07304 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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