James F. Murray School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools · Grades PK-8
924th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
James F. Murray School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James F. Murray School 924th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 30th in 2025.
James F. Murray School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 440 students tested
James F. Murray School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 650 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.3% | 32.3% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 26.2% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 9.9% | 19.5% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 22.7% | 15.5% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near James F. Murray School
Typical home value $535K in zip 07305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James F. Murray School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.4 mi away1,234th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 1Whitney M. Young, Jr. SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.5 mi away1,304th of 1,324
ELA 13% · Math 10% - 2Gladys Nunery SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away1,139th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 1Chaplain Charles Watters SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away1,273rd of 1,324
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 1Martin Center for the ArtsJersey City Public Schools · 0.7 mi away1,293rd of 1,324
ELA 15% · Math 10% - 5Dr. Paul Rafalides SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.8 mi away773rd of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 4Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.8 mi away904th of 1,324
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 3Jersey City Community Charter SchoolJersey City Community Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter980th of 1,324
ELA 46% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James F. Murray School in?
James F. Murray School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is James F. Murray School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James F. Murray School 924th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James F. Murray School?
Black 32%, Hispanic 26%, White 20%, Asian 16% (650 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James F. Murray School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07305 is $535K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.