Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School vs Edward J. Patten Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 359 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
| Measure | Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey | Edward J. Patten Elementary School Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,479 | #1154 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #35426 of 50,301 | #30475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 559 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 34.7).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 83.7%).
- •Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Edward J. Patten Elementary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 559.
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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School better than Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 34.7 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School and Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Perth Amboy and Perth Amboy in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School: 559. Edward J. Patten Elementary School: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School and Edward J. Patten Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School is 1265th of 1,479 and Edward J. Patten Elementary School is 1154th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).