Dr. Paul Rafalides School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 · Jersey City Public Schools
#903 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#18519 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is a public elementary located in Jersey City, in the Jersey City Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 318 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 903rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 318.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks 15th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. Paul Rafalides School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chaplain Charles Watters School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
586 students · 339 m away
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students · 368 m away
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students · 840 m away
Learning Community Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
634 students · 852 m away
Innovation High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students · 988 m away
University Academy Charter High School
Jersey City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
429 students · 989 m away
Henry Snyder High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
729 students · 990 m away
Academy I
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students · 1.1 km away
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
926 students · 1.1 km away
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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318 students
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318 students
North Main Street Elementary School
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318 students
Pohatcong Township School
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
Ventnor Elementary School
Ventnor · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Number 5
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Paul Rafalides School a good school?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School has a Success Index (US) of 59.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #903 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. Paul Rafalides School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks #903 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #18519 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School had 318 students in 2025.
Is Dr. Paul Rafalides School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. Paul Rafalides School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.