Christopher Columbus School No. 15 vs Terence C. Reilly School No 7
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 342 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
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,130 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus School No. 15 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Terence C. Reilly School No 7 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,479 | #210 of 440 |
| National rank | #38915 of 50,301 | #2701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 672 | 1,130 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 78% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terence C. Reilly School No 7 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 29.4).
- •Terence C. Reilly School No 7 does better on math proficiency (78% vs 21%).
- •Terence C. Reilly School No 7 does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 41%).
- •Terence C. Reilly School No 7 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 86.3%).
- •Christopher Columbus School No. 15 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 672.
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 Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
On the Success Index (US), Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks higher (73.2 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 Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15: 672. Terence C. Reilly School No 7: 1,130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus School No. 15 and Terence C. Reilly School No 7 rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is 1327th of 1,479 and Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is 210th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).