Columbus School vs Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 984 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–2
102 students
Memorial School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
94 students
| Measure | Columbus School Lyndhurst, New Jersey | Memorial School Lyndhurst, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,479 | #956 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9916 of 50,301 | #20771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 102 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Lyndhurst | Lyndhurst |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 56.3).
- •Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 34.3%).
- •Columbus School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.8).
- •Columbus School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 94.
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 Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus School ranks higher (72.0 vs 56.3 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 Memorial School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Lyndhurst and Lyndhurst in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus School: 102. Memorial School: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus School and Memorial School rank in New Jersey?
Columbus School is 654th of 1,479 and Memorial School is 956th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).