Rafael Cordero y Molina
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools · Grades PK-8
693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
Rafael Cordero y Molina ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Cordero y Molina 693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Rafael Cordero y Molina test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 314 students tested
Rafael Cordero y Molina students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 770 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.8% | 31.6% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 18.9% | 23.1% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 13.6% | 21.6% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 21.9% | 20.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Rafael Cordero y Molina
Typical home value $892K in zip 07302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rafael Cordero y Molina
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Dr. Michael Conti SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.5 mi away350th of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 60% - 6Frank R Conwell SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.8 mi away619th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 45% - 9Jotham W. Wakeman SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.8 mi away193rd of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 71% - 10Hoboken Dual Language Charter SchoolHoboken Dual Language Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter12th of 1,324
ELA 93% · Math 83% - 9Thomas G. Connors Elementary SchoolHoboken Public School District · 0.9 mi away255th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 65% - 10Cornelia F. Bradford SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.9 mi away3rd of 1,324
ELA 93% · Math 92% - 4Patricia M. Noonan School, PS #26Jersey City Public Schools · 1 mi away915th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 37% - 6Charles E. Trefurt SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.1 mi away656th of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rafael Cordero y Molina in?
Rafael Cordero y Molina is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Rafael Cordero y Molina a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Cordero y Molina 693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rafael Cordero y Molina?
Hispanic 32%, Asian 23%, White 22%, Black 20% (770 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rafael Cordero y Molina cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07302 is $892K 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.