For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,884 students in 07305, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ are Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 07305 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 07305, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07305, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Infinity Institute
(Math: 78% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Academy I
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Jersey City Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 433-2288
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 433-2288
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Center For The Arts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Ezra L. Nolan School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #99.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Stegman St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
07305, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
C R E A T E Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
164 Lembeck St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 413-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Community Solutions (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2853 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dream Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
112 Brown Place
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 918-9112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 07305, NJ include Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 07305?
9 public middle schools are located in 07305.
What is the racial composition of students in 07305?
07305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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