Colonia High School vs Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonia High School
Colonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Colonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Colonia High School Colonia, New Jersey | Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School Colonia, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 357 | #574 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #8280 of 16,910 | #7466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,354 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 72% |
| city | Colonia | Colonia |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 50.4).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 42.2%).
- •Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Colonia High School is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 282.
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 Colonia High School better than Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 50.4 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 Colonia High School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colonia and Colonia in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonia High School: 1,354. Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonia High School and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Colonia High School is 196th of 357 and Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is 574th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).