Bayberry School vs Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayberry School
Watchung · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Berkeley Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
256 students
| Measure | Bayberry School Watchung, New Jersey | Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Berkeley Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,479 | #119 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #366 of 50,301 | #423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 391 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Watchung | Berkeley Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.3 vs 91.9).
- •Bayberry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 2.3%).
- •Bayberry School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •Bayberry School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 256.
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 Bayberry School better than Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bayberry School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Watchung and Berkeley Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayberry School: 391. Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayberry School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Bayberry School is 108th of 1,479 and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is 119th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).