Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26's student population of 529 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
35%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26's ranking?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 is ranked #1088 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 often compared to?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26is often viewed alongside schools like Jotham W. Wakeman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26?
529 students attend Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 offer ?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 part of?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 located?
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 is located in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in The Heights.
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