Christa McAuliffe School vs Mt Vernon Place School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
906 students
Mt Vernon Place School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
905 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School Jersey City, New Jersey | Mt Vernon Place School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,479 | #1193 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22059 of 50,301 | #32354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 906 | 905 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Jersey City | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 39.4).
- •Mt Vernon Place School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 76.1%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.5).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 905.
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 Christa McAuliffe School better than Mt Vernon Place School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School ranks higher (54.4 vs 39.4 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 Christa McAuliffe School and Mt Vernon Place School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School: 906. Mt Vernon Place School: 905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School and Mt Vernon Place School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe School is 992nd of 1,479 and Mt Vernon Place School is 1193rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).