Gladys Nunery School vs Whitney M. Young Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 664 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Nunery School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
623 students
| Measure | Gladys Nunery School Jersey City, New Jersey | Whitney M. Young Jr. School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 1,479 | #1390 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #39964 of 50,301 | #42207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 251 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladys Nunery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.2).
- •Gladys Nunery School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Gladys Nunery School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Gladys Nunery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 86.7%).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.9).
- •Whitney M. Young Jr. School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 251.
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 Gladys Nunery School better than Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Gladys Nunery School ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.2 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 Gladys Nunery School and Whitney M. Young Jr. School?
About 664 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Nunery School: 251. Whitney M. Young Jr. School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Nunery School and Whitney M. Young Jr. School rank in New Jersey?
Gladys Nunery School is 1345th of 1,479 and Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 1390th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).