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Best 07305 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,767 students in 07305, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 351 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07305, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 07305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07305, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07305, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Academy I
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Innovation High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
James F. Murray School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Gladys Nunery School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Jersey City Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 433-2288
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Alexander D. Sullivan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
President Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
University Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Martin Center For The Arts
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Henry Snyder High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Ezra L. Nolan School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Stegman St
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: PK-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07305, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07305, NJ include Infinity Institute, Academy I and Soaring Heights Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 07305?
15 public schools are located in 07305.
What percentage of students in 07305 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07305 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07305?
07305 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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