Nicolaus Copernicus School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jersey City, New Jersey 07307 · Jersey City Public Schools
#731 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#12218 of 50,301 nationally
About Nicolaus Copernicus School
Nicolaus Copernicus 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–5. In 2025 it enrolled 497 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 731st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 497.
There are 49 schools in Jersey City; Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks 10th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 Nicolaus Copernicus School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nicolaus Copernicus School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jersey City Global Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
423 students · 663 m away
Alfred Zampella School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students · 823 m away
Christa McAuliffe School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students · 868 m away
Charles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students · 893 m away
Franklin L. Williams School
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 898 m away
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students · 1.0 km away
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students · 1.3 km away
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 1.4 km away
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
767 students · 1.5 km away
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Hoboken · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students · 1.7 km away
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Brooks Crossing Elementary School
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South River Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nicolaus Copernicus School a good school?
Nicolaus Copernicus School has a Success Index (US) of 68.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #731 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 Nicolaus Copernicus School rank in New Jersey?
Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks #731 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #12218 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nicolaus Copernicus School?
Nicolaus Copernicus School had 497 students in 2025.
Is Nicolaus Copernicus School a elementary school or a high school?
Nicolaus Copernicus School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nicolaus Copernicus School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nicolaus Copernicus School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.