Applegarth Elementary School vs Cranbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applegarth Elementary School
Monroe Twp · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
373 students
Cranbury School
Cranbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
421 students
| Measure | Applegarth Elementary School Monroe Twp, New Jersey | Cranbury School Cranbury, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #68 of 1,479 | #26 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #227 of 50,301 | #94 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 76% |
| city | Monroe Twp | Cranbury |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranbury School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 93.5).
- •Applegarth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Cranbury School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Applegarth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 9.5%).
- •Cranbury School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 12.4).
- •Cranbury School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 373.
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 Applegarth Elementary School better than Cranbury School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranbury School ranks higher (95.1 vs 93.5 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 Applegarth Elementary School and Cranbury School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Monroe Twp and Cranbury in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Applegarth Elementary School: 373. Cranbury School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Applegarth Elementary School and Cranbury School rank in New Jersey?
Applegarth Elementary School is 68th of 1,479 and Cranbury School is 26th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).