Belleville PS5 vs School No. 2
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 16 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
School No. 2
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
362 students
| Measure | Belleville PS5 Belleville, New Jersey | School No. 2 Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1042 of 1,479 | #425 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24434 of 50,301 | #3920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| city | Belleville | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School No. 2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 51.0).
- •School No. 2 does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •School No. 2 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •School No. 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 64.9%).
- •School No. 2 does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
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 School No. 2?
On the Success Index (US), School No. 2 ranks higher (82.0 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 School No. 2?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS5: 362. School No. 2: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS5 and School No. 2 rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS5 is 1042nd of 1,479 and School No. 2 is 425th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).