The Learning Community Charter School

The Learning Community Charter School is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Jersey City, New Jersey, part of the The Learning Community Charter School District. This standout school consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup reflecting the community it serves, is a strength that contributes to a rich learning environment.

Academically, The Learning Community Charter School shines, with 95.3% of 7th graders and 80.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA, and 61.5% of 4th graders and 56.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's 4-star rating and ranking among the top 414 out of 1,342 elementary schools in New Jersey further demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% indicates effective strategies to promote regular student attendance and engagement.

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.2, The Learning Community Charter School provides a personalized learning environment, supporting the needs of its diverse student population, including 28.89% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student of $9,314 for the 2018-2019 school year is a reasonable amount for a public charter school, further demonstrating its commitment to delivering a quality education to the students it serves.