Columbus School vs Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
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.
Columbus School
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
102 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lodi, New Jersey | Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #817 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #15233 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 265 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Lodi | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 66.7%).
- •Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Columbus School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 102.
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 Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
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 Columbus School and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lodi and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 265. Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 817th of 1,479 and Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).