School Overview
The Christa McAuliffe School (PS 28), located at 167 Hancock Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, serves as a prominent public elementary school within the Jersey City Public Schools district. Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe, the school maintains a commitment to fostering academic excellence and character development for its diverse student body. It is situated in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood and has long served as a staple educational institution for local families, emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is recognized for its active role within the local community. It often participates in district-wide initiatives and maintains a focus on creating a supportive environment for students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. As a public institution, it operates under the Jersey City Board of Education’s broader mission to provide equitable and high-quality education to all students, with a focus on meeting state standards and preparing children for success in an increasingly complex educational landscape.
918
Total Students
72.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe School
Demographic Student Count
White104
Hispanic683
Black40
Asian73
Two or More17
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    683 (74.4 %)
  • White
    104 (11.3 %)
  • Asian
    73 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    40 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (1.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jersey City Public Schools
Phone: (201)714-4360
Website: http://ps28.jcboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 577
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 81
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 101
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 93
Ungraded 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christa McAuliffe School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten81
Kindergarten79
Grade 184
Grade 291
Grade 379
Grade 486
Grade 5101
Grade 698
Grade 7108
Grade 893
Ungraded18
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christa McAuliffe School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female47351.5%
Male44548.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)