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Academic Resources for Jersey City School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in Jersey City School District, a public school district serving the Jersey City area in New Jersey. The district educates 25,395 students across 39 schools.
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39
Schools25,395
Total Students39
Schools12.7:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Jersey City School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- NJSLA (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Jersey City School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
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Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportM
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringO
Other Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsPresident Barack Obama Elementary School
420 students
Grades PK-8Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
+2 more
District Performance
Per Student Spending
$27,721
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Jersey City School District
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