Jersey City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 24,426 students in Jersey City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Jersey City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Jersey City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
77 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,303 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
18%
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,357 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
34%
# Black Students
6,005 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
25%
15%
# White Students
3,968 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
16%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
244 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
468 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,324
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
1,925
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,845
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,887
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,796
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,699
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,716
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,692
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,654
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,678
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,833
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,592
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,408
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,377
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,620 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,787 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jersey City School District?
Jersey City School District manages 39 public schools serving 24,426 students.
What is the rank of Jersey City School District?
Jersey City School District is ranked #460 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey City School District?
38% of Jersey City School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jersey City School District?
Jersey City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Jersey City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,787 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 39 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 24,426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
