Christopher Columbus School No. 15
ELIZABETH, NJ · Elizabeth Public Schools · Grades K-8
1,082nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 18%· Stable
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus School No. 15 1,082nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 18th in 2025.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 409 students tested
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 693 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.2% | 91.5% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.1% | 4.2% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 6.2% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Typical home value $512K in zip 07202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Sonia Sotomayor School No 25Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.2 mi away1,076th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 2Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.3 mi away1,118th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 2Jerome Dunn Academy No 9Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away1,189th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 2George Washington Academy School No. 1Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away1,089th of 1,324
ELA 38% · Math 19% - 2John Marshal School No. 20Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away1,117th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 2Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.8 mi away1,152nd of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 18% - 3iPrep Academy School No 8Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.8 mi away937th of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 21% - 2Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.9 mi away1,126th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 in?
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district in ELIZABETH, New Jersey.
Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus School No. 15 1,082nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christopher Columbus School No. 15?
Hispanic 92%, Black 4%, White 4% (693 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christopher Columbus School No. 15 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07202 is $512K 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.