Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School vs Christopher Columbus School #8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
Garfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,276 students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Garfield, New Jersey | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1102 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #27459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,276 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 61.8%).
- •Christopher Columbus School #8 does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 366.
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is a charter school while Christopher Columbus School #8 is a public 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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School better than Christopher Columbus School #8?
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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Christopher Columbus School #8?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School: 1,276. Christopher Columbus School #8: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Christopher Columbus School #8 rank in New Jersey?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is unranked and Christopher Columbus School #8 is 1102nd of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).