Bergenfield High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergenfield High School
Bergenfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
Washington Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students
| Measure | Bergenfield High School Bergenfield, New Jersey | Washington Elementary School Bergenfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 357 | #575 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5241 of 16,910 | #7487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,239 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| city | Bergenfield | Bergenfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 62.1).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Bergenfield High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Bergenfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 39.5%).
- •Bergenfield High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.3).
- •Bergenfield High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 253.
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 Bergenfield High School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 62.1 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 Bergenfield High School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bergenfield and Bergenfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergenfield High School: 1,239. Washington Elementary School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergenfield High School and Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Bergenfield High School is 137th of 357 and Washington Elementary School is 575th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).