Clark Mills School vs John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 15 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
474 students
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
306 students
| Measure | Clark Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey | John I. Dawes Early Learning Center Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #172 of 1,479 | #95 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #683 of 50,301 | #310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 474 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Manalapan | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I. Dawes Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 90.5).
- •Clark Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 14.4%).
- •John I. Dawes Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Clark Mills School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 306.
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 Clark Mills School better than John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), John I. Dawes Early Learning Center ranks higher (92.8 vs 90.5 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 Clark Mills School and John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
About 15 m in a straight line, between Manalapan and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Mills School: 474. John I. Dawes Early Learning Center: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Mills School and John I. Dawes Early Learning Center rank in New Jersey?
Clark Mills School is 172nd of 1,479 and John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 95th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).