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Top 5 Best 07306 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,981 students in 07306, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07306, NJ are Jersey City Golden Door Charter School, The Ethical Community Charter School and Martin Luther King Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07306 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07306, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07306, NJ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin L. Williams School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #55.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Grades: PK-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07306 New Jersey

07306, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony J. Infante School (Closed 2018)
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Grades: PK-2
| 214 students
Gateway Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
119 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Hudson Dayliberty Park (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30-32 Central Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7138
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
No 42 Constance P Nichols Elementary School (Closed 2007)
700 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Grades: K-4
| 174 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07306, NJ?
How many public middle schools are located in 07306?
6 public middle schools are located in 07306.
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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