Brookside Place School vs Sherman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 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
Sherman Elementary School
Roselle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Brookside Place School Cranford, New Jersey | Sherman Elementary School Roselle Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,479 | #535 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1491 of 50,301 | #6456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Cranford | Roselle Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Place School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 77.5).
- •Brookside Place School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Brookside Place School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Sherman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.6).
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 Sherman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Place School ranks higher (87.4 vs 77.5 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 Sherman Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Roselle Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Place School: 364. Sherman Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Place School and Sherman Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Brookside Place School is 262nd of 1,479 and Sherman Elementary School is 535th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).