Beechwood School vs Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Mountainside · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
265 students
Wilson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
362 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Mountainside, New Jersey | Wilson Elementary School Westfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,479 | #255 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1777 of 50,301 | #1417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 265 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Mountainside | Westfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 86.6).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 3.8%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Wilson Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 265.
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 Beechwood School better than Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 86.6 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 Beechwood School and Wilson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mountainside and Westfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood School: 265. Wilson Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood School and Wilson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Beechwood School is 288th of 1,479 and Wilson Elementary School is 255th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).