The NEW P.S. No. 3 elementary and middle school which rises majestically in the area of Grand and Monmouth Streets opened in January 2006.

“This is a new era in education in Jersey City,” observed Dr. Charles T. Epps, Jr., State District Superintendent of Schools. “The enormity of the school construction program is one of the biggest in New Jersey the nation…a program that will benefit the entire city population. Not only will there be the most modern in terms of facilities and equipment for children, but the program also focuses on use of schools as community centers for the residents.”

“Inside our schools, children and staff will have modern health and safety equipment.”

Dr. Epps also emphasized that one component of constructing magnet schools is an innovative aspect that channels students immediately into major careers roles upon graduation.

“The magnet schools which will be built will put the spotlight on a Medical Arts Program, Construction Trades and Visual and Performing Arts,” said Dr. Epps, “The Medical Arts School will find students involved with the New Jersey City Medical Center for their training. Likewise, students who plan to pursue various trades will study in conjunction with Hudson County Technical Schools and students interested in Visual and Performing Arts will be well schooled before they graduate.

Commenting on the massive school facilities project, Board of Education Chairperson William DeRosa observed, “These projects will positively impact public school children in every section of our city. The district’s educational structures are old and in need of major renovations. We are also constructing new schools which will alleviate overcrowded conditions in many of our schools.”

DeRosa stated, “The Facilities Committee of the Jersey City Board of Education, as well as the entire Board of Education, will continue to be actively involved in monitoring and executing our long and short range facilities goals. We are aware that at times progress can be challenging, but we must consider the needs of our children when making critical decisions that effect city neighborhoods.”

“As always we, the Board of Education, welcome public comment and dialogue on all of our facilities projects,” noted DeRosa.

Click below for details of other recently completed projects in the district.

• Conversion of 2 Harrison Avenue into a Freshman Academy.
• Construction of a new early childhood center.
• Construction of a new middle school.