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Schools in Hoboken · Hoboken City School District

Hoboken’s public schools outscore 62% of New Jersey districts

In the comparison, Hoboken comes above the New Jersey average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hoboken, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#182of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
62%
▲ 13 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
44%
▲ 8 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 0–4 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.5K
▼ 17% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.1
NJ 11.6
Schools in town
16
2,724 students on the public path
In brief

Hoboken’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 239 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hoboken’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 62% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,500 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hoboken Middle School, then Hoboken High School. Enrollment is up 22% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Elysian Charter School of Hoboken, Hoboken Charter School, Hoboken Dual Language Charter School, Stevens Cooperative School (private), Hoboken Catholic Academy (private), Tessa International School (private), The Hudson School (private), Hoboken Montessori School (private), All Saints Episcopal Day School (private), Apple Montessori of Hoboken (private) and Mustard Seed School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Hoboken’s grade

B+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B: better than 62% of New Jersey school districts, #182 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 62%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (239)Better than 24%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,030 test results and a graduating class of 123 could put Hoboken anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Hoboken’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,030 in math, 1,031 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hoboken, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC to A
6–8Hoboken Middle SchoolHoboken City School DistrictB−
9–12Hoboken High SchoolHoboken City School DistrictC+

Hoboken’s public schools are run by Hoboken City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hoboken City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,724 students, up 22% since 2020–21 · 11.1 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$23,500NJ $28,441 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading62%
State average 48.6% · 1031 students tested
Math44%
State average 35.5% · 1030 students tested

Hoboken vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Hoboken’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
HobokenBHoboken City
WeehawkenB−Weehawken Township
Jersey CityC−Jersey City
Union CityB−Union City

Every school in Hoboken

16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Hobokenby address
Wallace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B+
649 students10:1Rate it →
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
632 students11:1Rate it →
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C
353 students10:1Rate it →
Hoboken Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
438 students10:1Rate it →
Hoboken High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
652 students14:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Elementary · Grades K–8
A
Charter
441 students22:1Rate it →
Hoboken Charter School
Grades K–12
B
Charter
299 students14:1Rate it →
Elysian Charter School of Hoboken
Elementary · Grades K–8
A−
Charter
292 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Stevens Cooperative School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
434 students10:1Rate it →
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
300 students16:1Rate it →
Tessa International School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
Private · Nonsectarian
201 studentsRate it →
The Hudson School
Grades 5–12
Private · Nonsectarian
195 students6:1Rate it →
Hoboken Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
162 studentsRate it →
All Saints Episcopal Day School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
157 students5:1Rate it →
Apple Montessori of Hoboken
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
153 studentsRate it →
Mustard Seed School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
96 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Hoboken’s schools

Are Hoboken’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of New Jersey: the public schools Hoboken children attend outscore 62% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #182 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Hoboken in?

Hoboken City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,724 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Hoboken kids go to high school?

Hoboken High School, with 652 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Hoboken’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Hoboken City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Hoboken spend per student?

$23,500 in Hoboken City School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Hoboken?

Yes: Stevens Cooperative School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 434 students), Hoboken Catholic Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 300 students), Tessa International School (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 201 students), The Hudson School (nonsectarian, grades 5–12, 195 students), Hoboken Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 162 students), All Saints Episcopal Day School (religious, grades PK–8, 157 students), Apple Montessori of Hoboken (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 153 students) and Mustard Seed School (religious, grades PK–8, 96 students). Hoboken also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.