Betsy Ross Elementary vs Joyce Kilmer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsy Ross Elementary
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades K–3
238 students
Joyce Kilmer School
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
394 students
| Measure | Betsy Ross Elementary Mahwah, New Jersey | Joyce Kilmer School Mahwah, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,479 | #93 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #92 of 50,301 | #301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 238 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Mahwah | Mahwah |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betsy Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 92.9).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5% vs 12.2%).
- •Betsy Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.4).
- •Joyce Kilmer School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 238.
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 Betsy Ross Elementary better than Joyce Kilmer School?
On the Success Index (US), Betsy Ross Elementary ranks higher (95.1 vs 92.9 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 Betsy Ross Elementary and Joyce Kilmer School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mahwah and Mahwah in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsy Ross Elementary: 238. Joyce Kilmer School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsy Ross Elementary and Joyce Kilmer School rank in New Jersey?
Betsy Ross Elementary is 25th of 1,479 and Joyce Kilmer School is 93rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).