Dr. Paul Rafalides School vs University Academy Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
University Academy Charter High School
Jersey City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
429 students
| Measure | Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City, New Jersey | University Academy Charter High School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 1,479 | #318 of 357 |
| National rank | #18519 of 50,301 | #14770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 9% |
| 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 23.0).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 9%).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 80.2%).
- •University Academy Charter High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.4).
- •University Academy Charter High School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 318.
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School is a public school while University Academy Charter High School is a charter 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 Dr. Paul Rafalides School better than University Academy Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Paul Rafalides School ranks higher (59.5 vs 23.0 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 Dr. Paul Rafalides School and University Academy Charter High School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School: 318. University Academy Charter High School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Paul Rafalides School and University Academy Charter High School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 903rd of 1,479 and University Academy Charter High School is 318th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).