Alpha Borough School vs Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Borough School
Alpha · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
215 students
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
Phillipsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
449 students
| Measure | Alpha Borough School Alpha, New Jersey | Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #971 of 1,479 | #940 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #21419 of 50,301 | #20079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 215 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Alpha | Phillipsburg |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 55.3).
- •Alpha Borough School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 73.7%).
- •Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.8).
- •Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is the larger school with 449 students compared with 215.
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 Alpha Borough School better than Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.3 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 Alpha Borough School and Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Alpha and Phillipsburg in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Borough School: 215. Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Borough School and Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center rank in New Jersey?
Alpha Borough School is 971st of 1,479 and Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is 940th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).