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GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Jersey City's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Jersey City Public Schools

 
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Dr. Ronald E. Mc Nair/Academic High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Learning Community Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
The Academy I Middle SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
County Prep High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Number 5 Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Jersey City?

Jersey CityNew JerseyU.S.
Median household income $46,055 $65,243 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)129% 122% 100%
Unemployment 4% 3% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)733
Days per year with some sun: 217
Days per year with some precipitation: 106		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 240,039

Recent Parent Reviews

Our Lady of Victories School

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

My son is in Pre-K, and so far since almost completing the year he has learned more tha...

Primary Prep

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

Primary Prep is one of the best schools in Jersey City and we should know as we looked ...

Number 28 Elementary School

4 out of 5 stars
15 days ago

Though the facility is clean & classrooms are spacious, the most impressive aspect is t...

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