Bee Meadow School vs Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bee Meadow School
Whippany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Central Elementary School
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
| Measure | Bee Meadow School Whippany, New Jersey | Central Elementary School East Hanover, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,479 | #272 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3675 of 50,301 | #1569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 294 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| city | Whippany | East Hanover |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 82.4).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 6.1%).
- •Bee Meadow School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.0).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 294.
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 Bee Meadow School better than Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.4 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 Bee Meadow School and Central Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Whippany and East Hanover in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bee Meadow School: 294. Central Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bee Meadow School and Central Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bee Meadow School is 410th of 1,479 and Central Elementary School is 272nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).