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James F. Murray School

Jersey City, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Jersey City Public Schools

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About James F. Murray School

Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, James F. Murray School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 642 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Jersey City. With about 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Hudson County. Families comparing options will find 204 other schools within 5 miles. Jersey City Public Schools runs 39 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	339 Stegman Parkway, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone	(201) 915-6620
School district	Jersey City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	642
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Hudson County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340783002842). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James F. Murray School serve?

James F. Murray School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend James F. Murray School?

James F. Murray School reported 642 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School?

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 642 students and 47 teachers in federal data.

Is James F. Murray School a public or charter school?

James F. Murray School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James F. Murray School in?

James F. Murray School is part of Jersey City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/jersey-city-public-schools/

Where is James F. Murray School located?

James F. Murray School is at 339 Stegman Parkway, Jersey City, NJ 07305. The phone number is (201) 915-6620.

How many other schools are near James F. Murray School?

There are 204 other schools within 5 miles of James F. Murray School in our directory.