Joseph H. Brensinger School

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.