Nelson Mandela Elementary School vs Philip's Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 226 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Philip's Academy Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
730 students
| Measure | Nelson Mandela Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Philip's Academy Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,479 | #1195 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45240 of 50,301 | #32359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 256 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip's Academy Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 19.4).
- •Philip's Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 87.1%).
- •Nelson Mandela Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.2).
- •Philip's Academy Charter School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 256.
- •Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a public school while Philip's Academy Charter 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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School better than Philip's Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip's Academy Charter School ranks higher (39.4 vs 19.4 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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School and Philip's Academy Charter School?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School: 256. Philip's Academy Charter School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Mandela Elementary School and Philip's Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is 1449th of 1,479 and Philip's Academy Charter School is 1195th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).