Columbus School vs Community
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
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
102 students
Community
Lyndhurst · Public other · Grades PK–PK
50 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Community Lyndhurst, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #654 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #9916 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 102 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lyndhurst | Lyndhurst |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 34.3%).
- •Columbus School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 25.0).
- •Columbus School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 50.
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 Community?
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 Community?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Lyndhurst in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 102. Community: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Community rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 654th of 1,479 and Community is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).