Best McGinley Square Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,490 students in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in McGinley Square is Joseph H. Brensinger School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph H. Brensinger School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
Gr: PK-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ include Joseph H. Brensinger School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).

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