For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,123 students in 07307, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07307, NJ are Jersey City Global Charter School, Nicolaus Copernicus School and Christa Mcauliffe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07307 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07307, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07307, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Nicolaus Copernicus School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Christa Mcauliffe School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Alfred Zampella School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Charles E. Trefurt School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Franklin St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07307, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07307, NJ include Jersey City Global Charter School, Nicolaus Copernicus School and Christa Mcauliffe School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07307?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07307.
What is the racial composition of students in 07307?
07307 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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