Cornelia F. Bradford School vs First Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,082 students
First Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,084 students
| Measure | Cornelia F. Bradford School Jersey City, New Jersey | First Avenue School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 1,479 | #1013 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2006 of 50,301 | #23026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,082 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 54% |
| city | Jersey City | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 53.0).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54%).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Cornelia F. Bradford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 85.9%).
- •First Avenue School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.7).
- •First Avenue School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,082.
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 Cornelia F. Bradford School better than First Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelia F. Bradford School ranks higher (86.0 vs 53.0 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 Cornelia F. Bradford School and First Avenue School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelia F. Bradford School: 1,082. First Avenue School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelia F. Bradford School and First Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Cornelia F. Bradford School is 305th of 1,479 and First Avenue School is 1013th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).