Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Mahatma K. Gandhi School's student population of 895 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahatma K. Gandhi School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
11%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
20%
14%
White
29%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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What is Mahatma K. Gandhi School's ranking?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is ranked #1763 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mahatma K. Gandhi School often compared to?
Mahatma K. Gandhi Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. School, The Ethical Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
895 students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Mahatma K. Gandhi School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahatma K. Gandhi School offer ?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mahatma K. Gandhi School part of?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is part of Jersey City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Mahatma K. Gandhi School located?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Journal Square.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I just graduated today!! I'm going to miss this school so much. They have awesome teachers who will care about you. I grew up in this school from starting 3rd grade at 9 years old to finishing 8th grade at 14 years old. Good Luck future graduates.
Congratulations class of 2016, we made it!!!!!!!!
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I just graduated today!! I'm going to miss this school so much. They have awesome teachers who will care about you. I grew up in this school from starting 3rd grade at 9 years old to finishing 8th grade at 14 years old. Good Luck future graduates.
Congratulations class of 2016, we made it!!!!!!!!
- A proud P.S #23 Graduate
Review Mahatma K. Gandhi School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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