Alfred Vail School vs Mountain Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Vail School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–2
342 students
Mountain Way School
Morris Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
201 students
| Measure | Alfred Vail School Morris Plains, New Jersey | Mountain Way School Morris Plains, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #677 of 1,479 | #175 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10556 of 50,301 | #694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 342 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Morris Plains | Morris Plains |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Way School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 71.0).
- •Mountain Way School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 49.1%).
- •Mountain Way School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.4).
- •Alfred Vail School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 201.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Vail School better than Mountain Way School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Way School ranks higher (90.5 vs 71.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred Vail School and Mountain Way School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Morris Plains and Morris Plains in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Vail School: 342. Mountain Way School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Vail School and Mountain Way School rank in New Jersey?
Alfred Vail School is 677th of 1,479 and Mountain Way School is 175th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).