Christa McAuliffe School vs Nicolaus Copernicus School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 868 m 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
Nicolaus Copernicus School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School Jersey City, New Jersey | Nicolaus Copernicus School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,479 | #731 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22059 of 50,301 | #12218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 906 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicolaus Copernicus School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 54.4).
- •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 70.3%).
- •Nicolaus Copernicus School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 906 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 Christa McAuliffe School better than Nicolaus Copernicus School?
On the Success Index (US), Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks higher (68.7 vs 54.4 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 Nicolaus Copernicus School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School: 906. Nicolaus Copernicus School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School and Nicolaus Copernicus School rank in New Jersey?
Christa McAuliffe School is 992nd of 1,479 and Nicolaus Copernicus School is 731st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).