Community Charter School of Paterson vs School 2
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Charter School of Paterson
Paterson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
896 students
School 2
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
| Measure | Community Charter School of Paterson Paterson, New Jersey | School 2 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1429 of 1,479 | #1331 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43888 of 50,301 | #39228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 896 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | Paterson | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 21.5).
- •Community Charter School of Paterson does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Community Charter School of Paterson does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •School 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 99.3%).
- •School 2 does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.3).
- •Community Charter School of Paterson is the larger school with 896 students compared with 473.
- •Community Charter School of Paterson is a charter school while School 2 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 Community Charter School of Paterson better than School 2?
On the Success Index (US), School 2 ranks higher (29.0 vs 21.5 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 Community Charter School of Paterson and School 2?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Paterson and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Charter School of Paterson: 896. School 2: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Charter School of Paterson and School 2 rank in New Jersey?
Community Charter School of Paterson is 1429th of 1,479 and School 2 is 1331st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).