D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 164 Laidlaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
D
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
555
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 22nd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+10 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic70%50%reading +28 pts, math +13 pts82nd percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +17 pts, math +22 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 164 Laidlaw Ave
City Jersey City
ZIP Code 07306
District 3407830
NCES School ID 340783003395
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07306

Understanding the community around Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,610
Per Capita Income $38,823
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $477,600
Median Rent $1,522
Owner-Occupied 23.4%
Renter-Occupied 76.6%
View full data for ZIP 07306 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 34.8%
Asian 35.1%
White 17.5%
Black 8.8%
Two or More Races 3.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 555
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 has 555 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 serve?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 receive per student?
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 receives $32,533 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26 in 07306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$545,576
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,855
1-Year Change
-2.7%
% Renters
76.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026