Arbor Elementary School vs Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
528 students
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
357 students
| Measure | Arbor Elementary School Piscataway, New Jersey | Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Plainfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #942 of 1,479 | #237 of 357 |
| National rank | #20245 of 50,301 | #10665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 528 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Piscataway | Plainfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 41.2).
- •Arbor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Arbor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Arbor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.9).
- •Arbor Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 357.
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 Arbor Elementary School better than Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 41.2 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 Arbor Elementary School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Piscataway and Plainfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Elementary School: 528. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Elementary School and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies rank in New Jersey?
Arbor Elementary School is 942nd of 1,479 and Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 237th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).