Bergen Boulevard School vs Eleanor Van Gelder
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Boulevard School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
187 students
Eleanor Van Gelder
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
384 students
| Measure | Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield, New Jersey | Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,479 | #632 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12254 of 50,301 | #9298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 187 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Ridgefield | Edgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor Van Gelder scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 68.6).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 49.7%).
- •Bergen Boulevard School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.4).
- •Eleanor Van Gelder is the larger school with 384 students compared with 187.
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 Bergen Boulevard School better than Eleanor Van Gelder?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor Van Gelder ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.6 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 Bergen Boulevard School and Eleanor Van Gelder?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Edgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Boulevard School: 187. Eleanor Van Gelder: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Boulevard School and Eleanor Van Gelder rank in New Jersey?
Bergen Boulevard School is 734th of 1,479 and Eleanor Van Gelder is 632nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).