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Jersey City School District, New Jersey

Jersey City School District is a unified school district in Hudson County, New Jersey, for grades K–12. About 294,078 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 14.7 sq mi (38.2 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
294,078 ± 90
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hudson County
Land area
14.7 sq mi (38.2 km²)
Median household income
$97,710 ± $3,907
Median home value
$566,900 ± $19,203
Water area
6.28 sq mi (16.3 km²)
State
New Jersey
Census code (GEOID)
3407830
Coordinates (central point)
40.711417, -74.064760
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jersey City School District, largest first

  1. Jersey City (city)294,078 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Hoboken City School District3.0 mi northeast
  2. Bayonne City School District4.2 mi southwest
  3. Kearny Town School District4.2 mi northwest
  4. Union City School District4.2 mi northeast
  5. Secaucus Town School District4.9 mi north
  6. Newark City School District5.7 mi west
  7. North Bergen Township School District6.0 mi north
  8. New York City Department Of Education, New York7.4 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Jersey City School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jersey City School District before you rely on it.

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