For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 600 students in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.
The top ranked public charter school in Journal Square is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ include Jersey City Golden Door Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of Journal Square, Jersey City public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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