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Best 07304 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,203 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 34%), 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 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07304, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: K-10 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

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 69% (majority Hispanic).

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