DR. PAUL RAFALIDES SCHOOL

Dr. Paul Rafalides 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 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 33 teachers, Dr. Paul Rafalides School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Dr. Paul Rafalides School (P.S. 33) is a public elementary school located in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is named in honor of Dr. Paul Rafalides, a former educator and community leader, and it functions as a foundational neighborhood hub committed to providing academic instruction within a supportive environment.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community typical of the urban Jersey City school system. Like many schools in the district, P.S. 33 emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to address the specific social and educational needs of its student population. The school benefits from its location in a residential area, often serving as a central point for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy, mathematical proficiency, and overall school culture.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul Rafalides School at (201) 915-6540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.