Briarwood School vs Central Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood School
Florham Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
311 students
Central Avenue School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Briarwood School Florham Park, New Jersey | Central Avenue School Madison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,479 | #308 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #46 of 50,301 | #2045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Florham Park | Madison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.2 vs 85.9).
- •Briarwood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 7.9%).
- •Central Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 311.
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 Briarwood School better than Central Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood School ranks higher (96.2 vs 85.9 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 Briarwood School and Central Avenue School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Florham Park and Madison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood School: 311. Central Avenue School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood School and Central Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Briarwood School is 12th of 1,479 and Central Avenue School is 308th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).