Brookside Place School vs Orange Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Place School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Orange Avenue School
Cranford · Public middle · Grades 3–8
750 students
| Measure | Brookside Place School Cranford, New Jersey | Orange Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,479 | #54 of 440 |
| National rank | #1491 of 50,301 | #157 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 364 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| city | Cranford | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.2 vs 87.4).
- •Brookside Place School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Brookside Place School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Orange Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Orange Avenue School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 364.
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 Brookside Place School better than Orange Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Avenue School ranks higher (92.2 vs 87.4 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 Brookside Place School and Orange Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Place School: 364. Orange Avenue School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Place School and Orange Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside Place School is 262nd of 1,479 and Orange Avenue School is 54th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).