Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Nicolaus Copernicus School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicolaus Copernicus School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nicolaus Copernicus School?
516 students attend Nicolaus Copernicus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nicolaus Copernicus School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicolaus Copernicus School?
Nicolaus Copernicus School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nicolaus Copernicus School offer ?
Nicolaus Copernicus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nicolaus Copernicus School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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