Central School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Central School Glen Rock, New Jersey | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #140 of 1,479 | #53 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #511 of 50,301 | #182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 299 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Glen Rock | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 91.3).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 5.2%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 299.
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 Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (94.0 vs 91.3 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 Orchard Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Rock and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 299. Orchard Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Orchard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Central School is 140th of 1,479 and Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).