College Achieve Paterson Charter School vs School 5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 599 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Paterson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,688 students
School 5
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students
| Measure | College Achieve Paterson Charter School Paterson, New Jersey | School 5 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1212 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #33058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,688 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 37% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 5 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •School 5 does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •School 5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 91.6%).
- •School 5 does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.1).
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School is the larger school with 1,688 students compared with 753.
- •College Achieve Paterson Charter School is a charter school while School 5 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Achieve Paterson Charter School better than School 5?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are College Achieve Paterson Charter School and School 5?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School: 1,688. School 5: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Achieve Paterson Charter School and School 5 rank in New Jersey?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is unranked and School 5 is 1212th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).