Christopher Columbus School No. 15 vs Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 363 m 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
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School No. 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,479 | #1301 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38915 of 50,301 | #37839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 29.4).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is the larger school with 672 students compared with 591.
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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
On the Success Index (US), Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 ranks higher (31.1 vs 29.4 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 Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15: 672. Sonia Sotomayor School No 25: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 1327th of 1,479 and Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is 1301st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).