Thomas Jefferson School vs Unity Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson School
Morristown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
Unity Charter School
Morristown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson School Morristown, New Jersey | Unity Charter School Morristown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,479 | #594 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10089 of 50,301 | #8114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 285 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Morristown | Morristown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unity Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 71.8).
- •Thomas Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Unity Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Unity Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 42.1%).
- •Unity Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 256.
- •Thomas Jefferson School is a public school while Unity 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 Thomas Jefferson School better than Unity Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Unity Charter School ranks higher (74.8 vs 71.8 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 Thomas Jefferson School and Unity Charter School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Morristown and Morristown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson School: 285. Unity Charter School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson School and Unity Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Jefferson School is 661st of 1,479 and Unity Charter School is 594th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).