Jersey City Public Schools
Primary and Secondary EducationNew Jersey, United States1001-5000 Employees
Jersey City Public Schools is a public school district serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Jersey City, located in Hudson County, New Jersey. It educates a diverse student body of more than 26,000 and offers a broad range of instructional and non-instructional roles to support both teaching and learning. The district emphasizes professional collaboration and ongoing staff development and is guided by a vision to provide a culturally responsive education that fosters academic achievement, character development, and leadership. As a comprehensive community public school system, it operates within the urban education landscape of the region, reflecting Jersey City's multicultural population. In November 2024, the district announced an articulation agreement with New Jersey City University to enhance its Visual and Performing Arts program.