Columbus School

640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Columbus School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 50-59%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Columbus School's student population of 120 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbus School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(13-14)
50-59%
75%
(13-14)
60-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
44%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
33%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Columbus School often compared to?
Columbus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin School, Washington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
120 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Columbus School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus School?
Columbus School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 50-59%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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