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Best West Side Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,461 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in West Side are Learning Community Charter School, Liberty High School and The Ethical Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-10 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Chaplain Charles Watters School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City, NJ include Learning Community Charter School, Liberty High School and The Ethical Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City?
the neighborhood of West Side, Jersey City public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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