NICOLAUS COPERNICUS SCHOOL

Nicolaus Copernicus 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 727 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 63 teachers, Nicolaus Copernicus 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 Nicolaus Copernicus School (Public School 25), located at 3385 Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jersey City Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the renowned Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, reflecting a historical commitment to academic learning. Situated in a busy urban corridor of Jersey City, the school functions as a community hub, providing primary and middle-grade education to a diverse student population typical of the surrounding area.

The facility focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for secondary education through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development. Beyond its standard instructional offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, providing a stable learning environment for local families. As part of the larger Jersey City district, it participates in city-wide initiatives aimed at improving student performance and ensuring equitable access to educational resources within the North Jersey region.

For more information, contact Nicolaus Copernicus School at (201) 714-4340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.