Best middle schools in Jersey City (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Jersey City, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 181Academy IJersey City · Public Middle82% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 254Middle School # 4Jersey City · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 755 students
- 339Franklin L. Williams SchoolJersey City · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 906 students
- 438Kindle Education Public Charter SchoolJersey City · Charter Middle64.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 87 students
- 520Ezra L. Nolan SchoolJersey City · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 250 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy I Jersey City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 2 | Middle School # 4 Jersey City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 755 |
| 3 | Franklin L. Williams School Jersey City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 906 |
| 4 | Kindle Education Public Charter School Jersey City · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Charter | 38.4 Lower 50% | 64.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 87 |
| 5 | Ezra L. Nolan School Jersey City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 250 |
Academy I in Jersey City leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Jersey City with a Success Index (US) of 80.7. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey middle 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 middle school in Jersey City?
Academy I in Jersey City, New Jersey ranks first among middle schools in Jersey City with a Success Index (US) of 80.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 415).
How are middle 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.