Jersey City Community Charter School

School Overview
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.
587
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jersey City Community Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic193
Black361
Asian19
  • Black
    361 (61.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    193 (32.9 %)
  • Asian
    19 (3.2 %)
  • White
    14 (2.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jersey City Community Charter School
Phone: (201)433-2288
Website: http://www.jcccsonline.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 437
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 68
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jersey City Community Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten62
Grade 167
Grade 269
Grade 364
Grade 464
Grade 568
Grade 665
Grade 764
Grade 864
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jersey City Community Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30151.3%
Male28648.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)