There are two main types of schools available to Jersey City residents, public and private. Within the category of public schools, students may attend Jersey City Public Schools, Hudson County Schools of Technology, and various Charter Schools:
- Public Schools – Public schools are government-sponsored, secular schools available to all children and are funded by taxpayer dollars (tuition-free)
- Jersey City Public Schools – These schools are administered by the Jersey City Board of Education
- Charter Schools – The New Jersey Department of Education grants charters to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) who may then administer their own schools
- Hudson County Schools of Technology – These schools are administered by the Board of Education of the Hudson County Schools of Technology, under the leadership of the Hudson County Office of the NJ Department of Education
- Private Schools – Private schools are established by private businesses or religious organizations that charge tuition
Charter Schools available to Jersey City residents:
- Beloved Community Charter School (K-8)
- Hudson Arts and Science Charter School (K-5)
- Jersey City Community Charter School (K-8)
- Jersey City Global Charter School (K-6)
- Jersey City Golden Door Charter School (K-8)
- Learning Community Charter School – LCCS (PK-8)
- M.E.T.S. Charter School (Grades 6-9)
- Soaring Heights Charter School (K-8)
- The Ethical Community Charter School – TECCS (K-5)
- University Academy Charter High School (Grades 9-12)
Hudson County Schools available to Jersey City residents:
