Jersey City Golden Door Charter School vs Jotham W. Wakeman School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Jersey City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey | Jotham W. Wakeman School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,479 | #531 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #26030 of 50,301 | #6371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 48.7).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 59.8%).
- •Jotham W. Wakeman School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.6).
- •Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 617.
- •Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is a charter school while Jotham W. Wakeman School is a public 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 Jersey City Golden Door Charter School better than Jotham W. Wakeman School?
On the Success Index (US), Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks higher (77.6 vs 48.7 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 Jersey City Golden Door Charter School and Jotham W. Wakeman School?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School: 662. Jotham W. Wakeman School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jersey City Golden Door Charter School and Jotham W. Wakeman School rank in New Jersey?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is 1073rd of 1,479 and Jotham W. Wakeman School is 531st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).