Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

Located at 3044 Kennedy Blvd in Jersey City, New Jersey, the Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is an active, independent charter district operating a single facility that serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in a large city setting within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region, this single-school district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs. Reflected in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district enrolls a total student body of 662 children, comprising 349 female and 313 male students. The student population represents a diverse community, including 255 Asian, 190 Hispanic, 124 Black, 75 White, 10 American Indian, 5 Pacific Islander, and 3 multiracial students spanning its primary and middle school grades.

To support its learning environment across all offerings—from 44 prekindergarten and 73 kindergarten students up to 51 eighth-grade students—the district maintains a robust staff context. Its educational and operational team consists of 162.6 total full-time equivalent staff members, including 81.0 full-time equivalent teachers, 16.0 instructional aides, and 65.6 support staff personnel. Situated within U.S. Congressional District 3408 as well as State Senate and House Districts 34032, the district provides a structured learning community tailored to its urban environment. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the school directly at (201) 795-4400 or by visiting their official website at http://www.goldendoorschool.org.