Amsterdam Elementary School vs Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amsterdam Elementary School
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–4
376 students
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Somerset · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,396 students
| Measure | Amsterdam Elementary School Hillsborough, New Jersey | Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #92 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #293 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 376 | 1,396 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 1,396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| city | Hillsborough | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Central Jersey College Prep Charter School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 33.2%).
- •Amsterdam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 376.
- •Amsterdam Elementary School is a public school while Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amsterdam Elementary School better than Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amsterdam Elementary School and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hillsborough and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amsterdam Elementary School: 376. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School: 1,396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amsterdam Elementary School and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Amsterdam Elementary School is 92nd of 1,479 and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).