Jefferson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 · Lyndhurst Public School District
#812 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#15110 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary located in Lyndhurst, in the Lyndhurst Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 812th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 9 schools in Lyndhurst; Jefferson School ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 Jefferson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Memorial School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
94 students · 232 m away
Columbus School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
102 students · 819 m away
Franklin School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
196 students · 898 m away
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students · 947 m away
Lyndhurst High School
Lyndhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
841 students · 962 m away
Lincoln School
Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
500 students · 1.1 km away
Roosevelt School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students · 1.3 km away
Lyndhurst Middle School
Lyndhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students · 1.4 km away
School #8
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
165 students · 1.6 km away
Rutherford High School
Rutherford · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students · 1.7 km away
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School #1
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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School #3
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #812 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 Jefferson School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson School ranks #812 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #15110 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School had 256 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.