JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Jersey City Community Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Jersey City Community Charter School school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 588 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Jersey City Community Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jersey City Community Charter School (JCCCS) is a public charter school located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K-8, the school operates on the philosophy that a community-centered approach to education—involving parents, teachers, and local stakeholders—is essential for fostering student achievement. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to meet the diverse individual needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, JCCCS focuses on character development and community engagement to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining a smaller learning environment compared to larger district schools, the charter aims to create a supportive culture where faculty can closely monitor student progress and maintain strong communication with families. As a tuition-free public school of choice, it serves as an alternative educational option for Jersey City residents, operating under a charter that prioritizes personalized learning and a shared responsibility for student growth.

For more information, contact Jersey City Community Charter School at (201) 433-2288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.