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
New Jersey 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. Click here for a list of private schools in Jersey City.
Charter Schools in Jersey City
- 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)
