For the 2025 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 85,473 students in Hudson County, NJ (there are , serving 10,312 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hudson County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ are Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and Cornelia F. Bradford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hudson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
193 Old Bergen Road
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
96 Sussex St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 1,083 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Kerrigan Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5851
Gr: 1-8 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Ninth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Academy I
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
County Prep High School
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1460 Garden Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Jose Marti Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Summit Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
High Tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Explore Middle School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Hoboken Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Nicholas Oresko Community School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 East 24th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Jotham W. Wakeman School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Dr. Michael Conti School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Clarendon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Middle School # 4
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Hoboken Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 - 18th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Secaucus Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Hoboken High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ninth & Clinton Sts
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 351-5165
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Hudson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fourth & Garden Sts
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3741
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Academy For Independent Studies (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2000 85th Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 662-6774
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
16 Bentley Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 876-4803
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
Gr: PK-2 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 6-12
Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6376
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Community Solutions (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2853 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 521-1300
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
524 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3671
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3671
Gr: PK
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 92%
318 18th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
70 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Gateway Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
119 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 653-0016
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Great Futures Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 716-1520
Gr: 9-12
Hcst Bayonne Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
Avenue A & 28th Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 854-2107
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hudson County Youth House (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
635 County Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 319-5920
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 319-5920
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
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Hudson Regional School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
20 Millridge Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 865-4913
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 865-4913
Integrity Inc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
595 County Ave
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(609) 943-4932
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(609) 943-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Knowledge Advanced Skills Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
One High Tech Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 662-6801
Gr: 9-12
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
211 Sherman Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 217-6771
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 217-6771
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
700 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4480
Gr: K-4 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
128 Duncan Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6460
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
815 17th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-5930
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Schomburg Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
508 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-7770
Gr: K-6 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
135 Stegman Street
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hudson County, NJ include Infinity Institute, Dr Ronald Mcnair High School and Cornelia F. Bradford School.
How many public schools are located in Hudson County?
129 public schools are located in Hudson County.
What percentage of students in Hudson County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hudson County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson County?
Hudson County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hudson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hudson County include: Clarendon School vs. Huber Street School, Huber Street School vs. Clarendon School, Joseph F Brandt Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School
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