For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,981 students in 07306, NJ (there are , serving 1,934 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 07306, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07306, NJ are Liberty High School, County Prep High School and Jotham W. Wakeman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07306 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07306, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07306, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #33.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #66.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin L. Williams School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #99.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Grades: PK-8
| 895 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
William L Dickinson High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
07306, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
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
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
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 217-7138
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
700 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Grades: K-4
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07306, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07306, NJ include Liberty High School, County Prep High School and Jotham W. Wakeman School.
How many public schools are located in 07306?
11 public schools are located in 07306.
What percentage of students in 07306 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 07306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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