Belleville PS8 vs Commercial Township School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville PS8
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students
Commercial Township School
Port Norris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
| Measure | Belleville PS8 Belleville, New Jersey | Commercial Township School Port Norris, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1329 of 1,479 | #1351 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38975 of 50,301 | #40253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Belleville | Port Norris |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleville PS8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 27.2).
- •Belleville PS8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Belleville PS8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Commercial Township School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 80.6%).
- •Commercial Township School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
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 PS8 better than Commercial Township School?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville PS8 ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.2 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 PS8 and Commercial Township School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Port Norris in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS8: 505. Commercial Township School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS8 and Commercial Township School rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS8 is 1329th of 1,479 and Commercial Township School is 1351st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).