Charles H. Bullock School vs Hillside 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.
Charles H. Bullock School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Hillside Elementary School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
684 students
| Measure | Charles H. Bullock School Montclair, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,479 | #545 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2709 of 50,301 | #6643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 438 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles H. Bullock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 77.1).
- •Charles H. Bullock School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Charles H. Bullock School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 13.5%).
- •Charles H. Bullock School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.9).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 438.
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 Charles H. Bullock School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles H. Bullock School ranks higher (84.4 vs 77.1 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 Charles H. Bullock School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles H. Bullock School: 438. Hillside Elementary School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles H. Bullock School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Charles H. Bullock School is 355th of 1,479 and Hillside Elementary School is 545th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).