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Best 07306 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,932 students in 07306, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,522 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 07306, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07306, NJ are County Prep High School, Liberty 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 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07306, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-7160
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Franklin L. Williams School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Laidlaw Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
William L Dickinson High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Charter School
35 Journal Square Plaza, 3rd F
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(551) 350-1520
Gr: 6-7 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07306, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07306, NJ include County Prep High School, Liberty High School and Jotham W. Wakeman School.
How many public schools are located in 07306?
12 public schools are located in 07306.
What percentage of students in 07306 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 07306 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07306?
07306 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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