Chancellor Avenue School vs Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
607 students
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
| Measure | Chancellor Avenue School Newark, New Jersey | Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Irvington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1459 of 1,479 | #1361 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #45955 of 50,301 | #40790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 607 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 20% |
| city | Newark | Irvington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 18.2).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 13%).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 88.3%).
- •Chancellor Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Chancellor Avenue School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 605.
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 Chancellor Avenue School better than Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 18.2 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 Chancellor Avenue School and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Irvington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chancellor Avenue School: 607. Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chancellor Avenue School and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Chancellor Avenue School is 1459th of 1,479 and Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School is 1361st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).