Martin Luther King Jr. School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 · Jersey City Public Schools
#1059 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#25104 of 50,301 nationally
About Martin Luther King Jr. School
Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public elementary school located in Jersey City, in the Jersey City Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 752 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1059th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 752.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks 20th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Martin Luther King Jr. School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Martin Luther King Jr. School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Jersey City · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
87 students · 171 m away
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
821 students · 675 m away
Liberty High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 792 m away
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 917 m away
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,786 students · 929 m away
The Ethical Community Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students · 971 m away
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
926 students · 1.1 km away
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 1.1 km away
Learning Community Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
634 students · 1.1 km away
Dr. Michael Conti School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
651 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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753 students
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
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754 students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Skillman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
755 students
Joseph Battin School No 4
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students
Park Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King Jr. School a good school?
Martin Luther King Jr. School has a Success Index (US) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1059 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Martin Luther King Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks #1059 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #25104 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School had 752 students in 2025.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. School a elementary school or a high school?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martin Luther King Jr. School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Martin Luther King Jr. School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.