Belleville PS5 vs Washington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 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
Washington School
Nutley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students
| Measure | Belleville PS5 Belleville, New Jersey | Washington School Nutley, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1042 of 1,479 | #533 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24434 of 50,301 | #6395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 362 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Belleville | Nutley |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 51.0).
- •Washington School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Washington School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Washington School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Belleville PS5 better than Washington School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington School ranks higher (77.6 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 Washington School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Nutley in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS5: 362. Washington School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS5 and Washington School rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS5 is 1042nd of 1,479 and Washington School is 533rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).