Belleville PS8 vs Park Elementary 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 PS8
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students
Park Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students
| Measure | Belleville PS8 Belleville, New Jersey | Park Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1329 of 1,479 | #1039 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38975 of 50,301 | #24283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Belleville | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 29.3).
- •Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Belleville PS8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 82.7%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Park Elementary School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 505.
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 Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 29.3 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 Park Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville PS8: 505. Park Elementary School: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville PS8 and Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Belleville PS8 is 1329th of 1,479 and Park Elementary School is 1039th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).