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GreatSchools Rating: 2 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

 
Top-Rated Public SchoolsGreatSchools
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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.
Explore 2000GreatSchools Rating: 9 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.

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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

Number 14 Elementary School

4 days ago

This school has gone downhill since Ms. Jackson, former principal, left. The kids are ...

St. Elizabeth's Child Care Center

5 out of 5 stars
9 days ago

My son has been at St. Elizabeth School since he was 4 months old, and I love it! My o...

Heights Middle School

14 days ago

I Love this school! It gives us a great chance to be who we are the kids! I also love ...

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