For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,495 students in 07304, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07304, NJ are Learning Community Charter School, Julia A. Barnes School and Dr. Paul Rafalides School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07304 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07304, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07304, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Julia A. Barnes School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 Astor Place
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-9 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
264 Van Horne Street
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
153 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Charter School
373 Communipaw Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 688-0681
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 688-0681
Gr: 6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
07304, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07304, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07304, NJ include Learning Community Charter School, Julia A. Barnes School and Dr. Paul Rafalides School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07304?
11 public elementary schools are located in 07304.
What is the racial composition of students in 07304?
07304 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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