Columbus School
LODI, NJ · Lodi School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
430th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
370 WESTERVELT PLACE, LODI, NJ 07644
(973)478-0514NCES ID 340885000552Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbus School 430th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 68th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 128 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 254 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.0% | 61.8% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| White | 32.8% | 21.3% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 13.4% | 7.1% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 6.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 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 $630K in zip 07644 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 Columbus School
- #444Washington SchoolLodi School District · 0.4 mi away444th of 1,324
ELA 70% ▲6 · Math 49% ▼7Compare - #355Wilson SchoolLodi School District · 0.6 mi away355th of 1,324
ELA 74% ▲10 · Math 54% ▼2Compare - #349Roosevelt SchoolLodi School District · 0.7 mi away349th of 1,324
ELA 70% ▲6 · Math 59% ▲3Compare - #888Franklin SchoolSaddle Brook School District · 0.8 mi away888th of 1,324
ELA 45% ▼19 · Math 33% ▼23Compare - #447Thomas Jefferson School #9Garfield Public School District · 1 mi away447th of 1,324
ELA 63% ▼1 · Math 56% =Compare - #587Roosevelt School #7Garfield Public School District · 1 mi away587th of 1,324
ELA 62% ▼2 · Math 43% ▼13Compare - #748Christopher Columbus School #8Garfield Public School District · 1.1 mi away748th of 1,324
ELA 41% ▼23 · Math 50% ▼6Compare - #563Hilltop SchoolLodi School District · 1.2 mi away563rd of 1,324
ELA 60% ▼4 · Math 47% ▼9Compare
What school district is Columbus School in?
Columbus School is part of the Lodi School District district in LODI, New Jersey.
Is Columbus School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus School 430th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus School?
Hispanic 62%, White 21%, Black 7%, Asian 7% (254 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07644 is $630K 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.