Christopher Columbus School No. 15 vs J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
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.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
672 students
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School No. 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,479 | #327 of 357 |
| National rank | #38915 of 50,301 | #15161 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 672 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 4% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 20.7).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on math proficiency (21% vs 4%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 86.3%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is the larger school with 672 students compared with 415.
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 Christopher Columbus School No. 15 better than J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks higher (29.4 vs 20.7 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 Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15: 672. J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 1327th of 1,479 and J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is 327th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).