Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is a city located in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 240,055, making it New Jersey's second-largest city. It is the county seat of Hudson County{{GR|6}}.

Education

Jersey City is home to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Saint Peter's College, both of which are located in the city's West Side district. It is also home to the Hudson County Community College, which is located in Journal Square.

Related Topics:
New Jersey City University - Saint Peter's College - Hudson County Community College

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McNair Academic High School, the most recently founded public school in Jersey City, was ranked as the top high school in New Jersey according to New Jersey Monthly magazine. In contrast, William L. Dickinson High School, located near Jersey City's downtown area, is the oldest high school in the city. It is also one of the largest schools in Hudson County, in terms of student population. Opened in 1906 as the Jersey City High School, it is one of the oldest sites in Jersey City. It is a three-story Beaux-Arts structure located on a hilltop facing the Hudson River.

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St. Peter's Prep is a private high school founded in 1872 by the Society of Jesus. With an average enrollment of just under 1,000, the school is an "independent college preparatory school for young men."

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