JCPS -- Jersey City Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Over 2,000 teachers and instructors are employed at JCPS. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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New Jersey Teacher Salary Details

Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$45,750$28,230-$78,940
Kindergarten Teacher$72,700$54,160 - $99,180
Elementary School Teacher$75,150$56,690 - $100,060
Middle School Teacher$77,260$59,420 - $101,900
High School Teacher$79,460$60,150 - $103,490
PE Teacher$82,860$34,470 - $119,220

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

Special Education Teacher Salary

The table below details average salary ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$45,750$28,230-$78,940
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$73,640$58,250 - $98,010

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$89,350$45,720-$165,690
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$136,650$100,070 - $170,870
Guidance & School Counselors$76,580$51,570 - $105,150

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Jersey City Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by JCPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.

Total Number of Teachers Employed

Total number of teachers employed by JCPS per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers2,6012,5612,400
Preschool Teachers181194202
Elementary School Teachers9481,1271,090
Middle & High School Teachers761642683
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels614598416

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators697293
Teaching Assistants752706661

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

District and School Administrators and Support Staff

Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for JCPS are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff1,2521,252259
District Support Staff147148289
Guidance Counselors827873
Other School Counselors-7873

JCPS Schools

Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, JCPS has 38 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Jersey City Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alexander D Sullivan 30 School
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530
PK-5 66 793
Alfred E Zampella No 27 School
201 North St
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 714-4350
PK-8 79 1,059
Anthony J Infante No 31 School
3055 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 714-4370
PK-3 32 220
Cornelia F Bradford 16 School
96 Sussex St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 915-6450
PK-5 29 344
Dr Charles P Defuccio 39 School
214 Plainfield Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 915-6560
PK-8 39 416
Dr Ronald Mc Nair Academy High School
123 Coles St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617
9-12 50 707
Ezra L Nolan 40 School
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570
6-8 29 272
Frank R Conwell #3 School
111 Bright St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 915-6100
PK-5 52 616
Fred W. Martin #41 School
59 Wilkinson Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6590
PK-8 35 384
Heights Middle School
222 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 714-8340
6-8 75 918
Henry Snyder School
239 Bergen Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6600
9-12 82 938
Infinity Institute
193 Old Bergen Rd
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-1404
6-12 26 263
James F Murray 38 School
339 Stegman Parkway
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6620
PK-8 69 897
James J Ferris School
35 Colgate St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 915-6660
9-12 128 1,265
Joseph H Brensinger 17 School
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6120
PK-8 101 1,252
Jotham W Wakeman 6 School
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 714-4310
PK-5 68 834
Julia A. Barnes #12 School
91 Astor Place
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6420
PK-8 41 338
Liberty High School
299 Sip Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 714-4373
9-12 23 214
Lincoln School
60 Crescent Ave
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6700
9-12 78 873
Martin L King Jr #11 School
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 915-6521
PK-8 64 814
N J Regional Day-Jersey City School
425 Johnston Ave
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165
1-12 16 108
Nicolas Copernicus Num 25 School
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 714-4340
PK-5 63 832
Number 14 School
153 Union St
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6430
PK-7 52 563
Number 20 School
160 Danforth Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470
PK-5 44 639
Number 22 School
264 Van Horne St
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6480
PK-5 64 735
Number 23 School
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 915-6490
PK-8 121 1,465
Number 24 School
220 Virginia Ave
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6510
KG-8 71 891
Number 28 School
167 Hancock Ave
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 714-4360
PK-8 74 997
Number 29 School
123 Claremont Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6520
PK-5 29 402
Number 3 Middle School
107 Bright St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 946-5740
6-8 61 840
Number 33 School
362 Union St
Jersey City NJ 07304
(201) 915-6540
PK-4 32 398
Number 34 School
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550
PK-8 52 597
Number 5 School
182 Merseles St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300
PK-8 58 629
Number 8 School
96 Franklin St
Jersey City NJ 07307
(201) 714-4320
PK-5 69 815
Rafael De J Cordero No 37 School
158 Erie St
Jersey City NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390
PK-8 66 799
The Academy I
209 Bergen Ave
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6500
6-8 38 461
Whitney M Young Primary School
135 Stegman St
Jersey City NJ 07305
(201) 915-6440
PK-7 75 861
William L Dickinson School
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201) 714-4400
9-12 164 2,122