Belleville PS4 vs Ridge Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville PS4
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students
Ridge Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
| Measure | Belleville PS4 Belleville, New Jersey | Ridge Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,479 | #1200 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #26216 of 50,301 | #32633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 438 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Belleville | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleville PS4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 39.0).
- •Ridge Street School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Belleville PS4 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Belleville PS4 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 81.5%).
- •Belleville PS4 does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ridge Street School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 438.
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 Belleville PS4 better than Ridge Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville PS4 ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.0 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 Belleville PS4 and Ridge Street School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS4: 438. Ridge Street School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS4 and Ridge Street School rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS4 is 1075th of 1,479 and Ridge Street School is 1200th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).