Martin Center for the Arts

School Overview
The **Martin Center for the Arts**, located at 59 Wilkinson Ave in Jersey City, NJ, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to fostering creativity and technical skill in the performing and visual arts. Designed to function as a hub for artistic development, the center provides students with access to professional-grade environments—such as rehearsal spaces, studios, or performance venues—that are intended to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application. By grounding its curriculum in artistic discipline, the center plays a key role in the local educational landscape, offering students a structured space to refine their talents under the guidance of instructors focused on arts integration.

Beyond its focus on technical proficiency, the center acts as a vital community resource that encourages personal growth and cultural engagement among its student body. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression, helping students build the confidence necessary to succeed in both their academic and creative pursuits. By situating itself in Jersey City, the Martin Center for the Arts provides a platform for diverse students to explore their potential, contributing to the broader mission of supporting arts education and enrichment within the urban school district.
425
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Center for the Arts
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic136
Black260
Asian8
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • Black
    260 (61.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    136 (32.0 %)
  • White
    15 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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)915-6590
Website: http://ps41.jcboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 42
Ungraded 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Center for the Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten52
Kindergarten34
Grade 127
Grade 226
Grade 326
Grade 432
Grade 538
Grade 648
Grade 758
Grade 842
Ungraded42
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Center for the Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19946.8%
Male22653.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)