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Charles E. Trefurt School vs Nicolaus Copernicus School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 893 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCharles E. Trefurt School
Jersey City, New Jersey
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Jersey City, New Jersey
Success Index (US)
55
Top 50%
69
Top 25%
State rank#972 of 1,479#731 of 1,479
National rank#21424 of 50,301#12218 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PK–5Grades PK–5
Students668497
Enrollment668497
Free/reduced-price lunch70.1%55.5%
Students per teacher9.710.6
Reading proficiency52%66%
Math proficiency47%53%
cityJersey CityJersey City
stateNew JerseyNew Jersey
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The verdict

  • •Nicolaus Copernicus School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 55.3).
  • •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
  • •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
  • •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 70.1%).
  • •Charles E. Trefurt School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.6).
  • •Charles E. Trefurt School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 497.

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 Charles E. Trefurt School better than Nicolaus Copernicus School?

On the Success Index (US), Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks higher (68.7 vs 55.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are Charles E. Trefurt School and Nicolaus Copernicus School?

About 893 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Charles E. Trefurt School: 668. Nicolaus Copernicus School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Charles E. Trefurt School and Nicolaus Copernicus School rank in New Jersey?

Charles E. Trefurt School is 972nd of 1,479 and Nicolaus Copernicus School is 731st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).