Central Avenue School vs Kings Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Avenue School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Kings Road School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Central Avenue School Madison, New Jersey | Kings Road School Madison, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,479 | #324 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2045 of 50,301 | #2207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.9 vs 85.5).
- •Kings Road School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Kings Road School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Central Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 15.3%).
- •Central Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Central Avenue School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 275.
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 Central Avenue School better than Kings Road School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Avenue School and Kings Road School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Avenue School: 492. Kings Road School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Avenue School and Kings Road School rank in New Jersey?
Central Avenue School is 308th of 1,479 and Kings Road School is 324th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).