Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus School's student population of 254 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
62%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus School's ranking?
Columbus School is ranked #509 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Columbus School often compared to?
Columbus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
254 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Columbus School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus School?
Columbus School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Lodi School District.
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