Carl T. Mitnick School vs Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl T. Mitnick School
Cape May · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
428 students
Garfield Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
| Measure | Carl T. Mitnick School Cape May, New Jersey | Garfield Elementary School Kearny, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,479 | #1107 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12182 of 50,301 | #27827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 428 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Cape May | Kearny |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl T. Mitnick School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 46.1).
- •Carl T. Mitnick School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 75.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.7).
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 Carl T. Mitnick School better than Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl T. Mitnick School ranks higher (68.7 vs 46.1 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 Carl T. Mitnick School and Garfield Elementary School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Cape May and Kearny in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl T. Mitnick School: 428. Garfield Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl T. Mitnick School and Garfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Carl T. Mitnick School is 729th of 1,479 and Garfield Elementary School is 1107th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).