JULIA A. BARNES SCHOOL

Julia A. Barnes School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 391 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 35 teachers, Julia A. Barnes School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The Julia A. Barnes School (PS #12) is a public elementary school located in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates within the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is deeply integrated into its local community and has historically focused on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific academic and social needs of its neighborhood families.

Academically, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while providing a curriculum aligned with state standards. Like many schools in the Jersey City district, Julia A. Barnes places a significant focus on student growth and community involvement, often utilizing its urban location to facilitate partnerships and extracurricular opportunities. The school serves as a central hub for the Astor Place area, balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to student development and neighborhood engagement.

For more information, contact Julia A. Barnes School at (201) 915-6420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.