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McGinley Square Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,053 students in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ.
The top ranked private schools in McGinley Square include Primary Prep Elementary School, St. Dominic Academy, and Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in McGinley Square are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked McGinley Square Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
790 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 332-5970
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Map of Primary Prep Elementary School
Primary Prep Elementary School
Gr: PK-7 | 322 students
41 Tuers Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 333-8844
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Map of St. Dominic Academy
St. Dominic Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
All-girls | Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2572 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 434-5938
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ include Primary Prep Elementary School, St. Dominic Academy, and Hudson Catholic Regional High School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City?
67% of private schools in the neighborhood of McGinley Square, Jersey City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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