WSJ Calls Hoboken's School District 'One of Least Attractive'

The Wall Street Journal has named Hoboken's School District as one of the "least attractive" in the country. 

Hoboken was described as one of "densely-populated communities that are popular with young professionals and students, yet have high real estate prices." As a result, the percentage of elementary school aged children is low. For every 100 Kindergarten students, the article stated, there are only 39 in the age group between five and nine. 

Recently, Superintendent Dr. Mark Toback—Hoboken High School in particular—saying that a lot has changed in the last two years. 

This WSJ article—based on 2010 census data—comes roughly a week after New Jersey Monthly , in which the high school dropped significantly. The ranking was based on the 2010-2011 school year.

Alexandria, Va., and Somerville, Mass were also mentioned as communities under similar circumstances. 

Increasing enrollment has long been one of the district's main priorities.

Enrollment has gone up recently, and this year Hoboken has   

Now, we're asking you: are you planning on sending your children to public school this year? Or are you looking to leave Hoboken to send your children to school in the suburbs? Let us know in the comments or our poll.