Oliver Street School vs The Gray Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 524 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students
The Gray Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students
| Measure | Oliver Street School Newark, New Jersey | The Gray Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,479 | #753 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24147 of 50,301 | #12973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,034 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 77% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Gray Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 51.5).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 83%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.8).
- •Oliver Street School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 317.
- •Oliver Street School is a public school while The Gray 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 Oliver Street School better than The Gray Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Gray Charter School ranks higher (67.7 vs 51.5 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 Oliver Street School and The Gray Charter School?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver Street School: 1,034. The Gray Charter School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver Street School and The Gray Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Oliver Street School is 1037th of 1,479 and The Gray Charter School is 753rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).