Mahatma K. Gandhi School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 · Jersey City Public Schools
#1211 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#33031 of 50,301 nationally
About Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is a public elementary school located in Jersey City, in the Jersey City Public Schools school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 821 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1211th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 821.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks 27th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 Mahatma K. Gandhi School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Ethical Community Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students · 362 m away
Liberty High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 493 m away
Kindle Education Public Charter School
Jersey City · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
87 students · 532 m away
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 576 m away
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students · 675 m away
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 989 m away
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 1.1 km away
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 1.1 km away
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students · 1.1 km away
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,786 students · 1.3 km away
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818 students
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816 students
School 16
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813 students
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
812 students
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
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810 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mahatma K. Gandhi School a good school?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has a Success Index (US) of 38.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1211 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 Mahatma K. Gandhi School rank in New Jersey?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks #1211 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #33031 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School had 821 students in 2025.
Is Mahatma K. Gandhi School a elementary school or a high school?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mahatma K. Gandhi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.