Belleville PS8 vs Hornblower Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 931 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville PS8
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students
Hornblower Early Childhood Center
Belleville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
245 students
| Measure | Belleville PS8 Belleville, New Jersey | Hornblower Early Childhood Center Belleville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1329 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #38975 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 505 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hornblower Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 80.6%).
- •Hornblower Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •Belleville PS8 is the larger school with 505 students compared with 245.
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 Hornblower Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belleville PS8 and Hornblower Early Childhood Center?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS8: 505. Hornblower Early Childhood Center: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS8 and Hornblower Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS8 is 1329th of 1,479 and Hornblower Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).