Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 vs Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Elizabeth, New Jersey | Henry B. Milnes Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1376 of 1,479 | #57 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #41624 of 50,301 | #202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 90% |
| city | Elizabeth | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry B. Milnes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.8 vs 25.1).
- •Henry B. Milnes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 17%).
- •Henry B. Milnes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 29%).
- •Henry B. Milnes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 88%).
- •Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
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 Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 better than Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry B. Milnes Elementary School ranks higher (93.8 vs 25.1 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 Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 and Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13: 392. Henry B. Milnes Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 and Henry B. Milnes Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is 1376th of 1,479 and Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is 57th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).