JOSEPH H. BRENSINGER SCHOOL

Joseph H. Brensinger 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 1,246 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 93 teachers, Joseph H. Brensinger School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Joseph H. Brensinger School (P.S. 17), located on Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, the institution is situated in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood and functions as a significant community hub, reflecting the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the surrounding area. The school is named in honor of Joseph H. Brensinger, who served as a prominent educator and principal within the Jersey City school system for many years.

Academically, P.S. 17 focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating social-emotional learning to support student development. The school’s facilities and programming are designed to meet the needs of a growing urban population, often participating in district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement and provide extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and community engagement, Joseph H. Brensinger School aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Joseph H. Brensinger School at (201) 915-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.