Christopher Columbus School #8
GARFIELD, NJ · Garfield Public School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
748th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
147 CEDAR STREET, GARFIELD, NJ 07026
(973)340-5038NCES ID 340576000468Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus School #8 748th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 167 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 392 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.2% | 52.8% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| White | 46.8% | 40.1% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 5.1% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $590K in zip 07026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Christopher Columbus School #8
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ELA 70% ▲29 · Math 59% ▲9Compare
What school district is Christopher Columbus School #8 in?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is part of the Garfield Public School District district in GARFIELD, New Jersey.
Is Christopher Columbus School #8 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus School #8 748th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christopher Columbus School #8?
Hispanic 53%, White 40%, Black 5%, Two or more races 1% (392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christopher Columbus School #8 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07026 is $590K 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.