Jefferson Elementary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
McKinley Elementary School
North Bergen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
296 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | McKinley Elementary School North Bergen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,479 | #1081 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19720 of 50,301 | #26374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 272 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 29% |
| city | Union City | North Bergen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 48.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 85.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.1).
- •McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 272.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 48.2 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 Jefferson Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Union City and North Bergen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 272. McKinley Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School is 926th of 1,479 and McKinley Elementary School is 1081st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).