Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School vs Dr. Paul Rafalides School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School Jersey City, New Jersey | Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1284 of 1,479 | #903 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #36652 of 50,301 | #18519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 320 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 32.9).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 76.4%).
- •Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.4).
- •Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 318.
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 Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School better than Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks higher (59.5 vs 32.9 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 Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School and Dr. Paul Rafalides School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School: 320. Dr. Paul Rafalides School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School and Dr. Paul Rafalides School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School is 1284th of 1,479 and Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 903rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).