Nicolaus Copernicus School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools · Grades PK-5
659th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
Nicolaus Copernicus School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicolaus Copernicus School 659th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Nicolaus Copernicus School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 214 students tested
Nicolaus Copernicus School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 516 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.2% | 48.4% | ▲ 13.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.5% | 34.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 10.1% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Nicolaus Copernicus School
Typical home value $761K in zip 07307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nicolaus Copernicus School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Jersey City Global Charter SchoolJersey City Global Charter School · 0.4 mi away · charter147th of 1,324
ELA 83% · Math 68% - 4Alfred Zampella SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.5 mi away796th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 5Christa McAuliffe SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.5 mi away711th of 1,324
ELA 62% · Math 32% - 6Charles E. Trefurt SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away656th of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 4Patricia M. Noonan School, PS #26Jersey City Public Schools · 0.6 mi away915th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 6Jersey City Golden Door Charter SchoolJersey City Golden Door Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter625th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 9Jotham W. Wakeman SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.8 mi away193rd of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 71% - 6Thomas A Edison Elementary SchoolUnion City School District · 0.9 mi away624th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicolaus Copernicus School in?
Nicolaus Copernicus School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Nicolaus Copernicus School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicolaus Copernicus School 659th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicolaus Copernicus School?
Asian 48%, Hispanic 34%, White 10%, Black 5% (516 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicolaus Copernicus School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07307 is $761K 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.