Central Elementary School vs Riker Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
East Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
439 students
Riker Hill Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School East Hanover, New Jersey | Riker Hill Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,479 | #111 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1569 of 50,301 | #378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 78% |
| city | East Hanover | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riker Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 87.2).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.8% vs 4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 439.
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 Elementary School better than Riker Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riker Hill Elementary School ranks higher (92.3 vs 87.2 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 Central Elementary School and Riker Hill Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between East Hanover and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Riker Hill Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Riker Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 272nd of 1,479 and Riker Hill Elementary School is 111th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).