Belleville PS5 vs Belleville PS9
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 PS5
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
Belleville PS9
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
138 students
| Measure | Belleville PS5 Belleville, New Jersey | Belleville PS9 Belleville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1042 of 1,479 | #961 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24434 of 50,301 | #21003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 138 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleville PS9 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 51.0).
- •Belleville PS9 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Belleville PS9 does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.3).
- •Belleville PS5 is the larger school with 362 students compared with 138.
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 PS5 better than Belleville PS9?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville PS9 ranks higher (55.9 vs 51.0 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 PS5 and Belleville PS9?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS5: 362. Belleville PS9: 138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS5 and Belleville PS9 rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS5 is 1042nd of 1,479 and Belleville PS9 is 961st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).