Central Elementary School vs Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–2
369 students
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Orange · Public middle · Grades 8–8
397 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Orange, New Jersey | Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1263 of 1,479 | #365 of 440 |
| National rank | #35368 of 50,301 | #9496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 369 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 34.8).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 86.7%).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.2).
- •Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is the larger school with 397 students compared with 369.
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 Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks higher (41.5 vs 34.8 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 Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 369. Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank in New Jersey?
Central Elementary School is 1263rd of 1,479 and Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 365th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).