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Top 5 Best 07304 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,144 students in 07304, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07304, NJ are Learning Community Charter School, Empowerment Academy Charter School and Joseph H. Brensinger School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07304 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07304, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07304, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Grades: K-9
| 1,181 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Grades: PK-8
| 987 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07304 New Jersey

07304, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Number 1 Elementary School (Closed 2008)
128 Duncan Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07304, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07304, NJ include Learning Community Charter School, Empowerment Academy Charter School and Joseph H. Brensinger School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07304?
7 public middle schools are located in 07304.
What is the racial composition of students in 07304?
07304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

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