Columbus Elementary School
CARTERET, NJ · Carteret Public School District · Grades PK-4
1,050th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
Columbus Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Elementary School 1,050th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Columbus Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Columbus Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 625 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.4% | 45.9% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 25.9% | 26.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 10.4% | 10.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Columbus Elementary School
Typical home value $559K in zip 07008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Columbus Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolCarteret Public School District · 0.8 mi away723rd of 1,324
ELA 52% · Math 41% - 4Port Reading Avenue Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 1 mi away865th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 4Private Nicholas Minue Elementary SchoolCarteret Public School District · 1.9 mi away895th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 3Matthew Jago Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.2 mi away985th of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 4Avenel Street Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 3 mi away842nd of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 43% - 3Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolRahway Public School District · 3.2 mi away1,028th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 5Woodbine Avenue Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 3.3 mi away791st of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 43% - 1Ross Street Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 3.3 mi away1,250th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Columbus Elementary School in?
Columbus Elementary School is part of the Carteret Public School District district in CARTERET, New Jersey.
Is Columbus Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus Elementary School 1,050th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus Elementary School?
Hispanic 46%, Black 26%, Asian 15%, White 10% (625 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07008 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.