Clarendon School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon School
Secaucus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
McKinley Elementary School
North Bergen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
296 students
| Measure | Clarendon School Secaucus, New Jersey | McKinley Elementary School North Bergen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #644 of 1,479 | #1081 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9628 of 50,301 | #26374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 475 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| city | Secaucus | North Bergen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarendon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 48.2).
- •Clarendon School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Clarendon School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Clarendon School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 69.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.0).
- •Clarendon School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 296.
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 Clarendon School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarendon School ranks higher (72.4 vs 48.2 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 Clarendon School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Secaucus and North Bergen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarendon School: 475. McKinley Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarendon School and McKinley Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clarendon School is 644th of 1,479 and McKinley Elementary School is 1081st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).