Best high schools in Jersey City (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Jersey City, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 187Dr Ronald McNair High SchoolJersey City · Public High90% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 281Infinity InstituteJersey City · Public High87% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 363Liberty High SchoolJersey City · Public High42% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 436Innovation High SchoolJersey City · Public High17% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 525Henry Snyder High SchoolJersey City · Public High5% Math proficiency · 729 students
- 623William L Dickinson High SchoolJersey City · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,786 students
- 723University Academy Charter High SchoolJersey City · Charter High9% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 819James J Ferris High SchoolJersey City · Public High4% Math proficiency · 1,364 students
- 919Lincoln High SchoolJersey City · Public High5% Math proficiency · 767 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Ronald McNair High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.5 Top 5% | 90% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 2 | Infinity Institute Jersey City · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 81.3 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 3 | Liberty High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 4 | Innovation High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 5 | Henry Snyder High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 729 |
| 6 | William L Dickinson High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,786 |
| 7 | University Academy Charter High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 23.0 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 8 | James J Ferris High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 1,364 |
| 9 | Lincoln High School Jersey City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 767 |
Dr Ronald McNair High School in Jersey City leads the 2025 list of high schools in Jersey City with a Success Index (US) of 86.5. Of the 9 schools shown, 8 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey high schools rankings, every school on the Jersey City page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Jersey City?
Dr Ronald McNair High School in Jersey City, New Jersey ranks first among high schools in Jersey City with a Success Index (US) of 86.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 716).
How are high schools in Jersey City ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.