Central School vs Fairview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
127 students
Fairview Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students
| Measure | Central School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Fairview Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,479 | #883 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #33484 of 50,301 | #17499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 127 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Bloomfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 37.7).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.1).
- •Fairview Elementary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 127.
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 School better than Fairview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 37.7 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 School and Fairview Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Bloomfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 127. Fairview Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Fairview Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central School is 1221st of 1,479 and Fairview Elementary School is 883rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).