Columbus School vs Franklin School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus School
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Franklin School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lodi, New Jersey | Franklin School Saddle Brook, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,479 | #927 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15233 of 50,301 | #19776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 265 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Lodi | Saddle Brook |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 57.7).
- •Columbus School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Columbus School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Franklin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 60%).
- •Franklin School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Franklin School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 265.
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 Columbus School better than Franklin School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus School ranks higher (64.3 vs 57.7 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 Columbus School and Franklin School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lodi and Saddle Brook in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 265. Franklin School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Franklin School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 817th of 1,479 and Franklin School is 927th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).