Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart vs Thomas Jefferson School #9
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
102 students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart Garfield, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson School #9 Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #649 of 1,479 |
| National rank | – | #9755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 102 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Garfield | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 66.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson School #9 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 102.
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 Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart better than Thomas Jefferson School #9?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart and Thomas Jefferson School #9?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Garfield and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart: 102. Thomas Jefferson School #9: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart and Thomas Jefferson School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart is unranked and Thomas Jefferson School #9 is 649th of 1,479 among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).