Colonial Road School vs Dogwood Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Road School
Franklin Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
| Measure | Colonial Road School Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | Dogwood Hill Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,479 | #476 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #537 of 50,301 | #4927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 231 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Franklin Lakes | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 80.1).
- •Colonial Road School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 14.5%).
- •Colonial Road School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 9.4).
- •Dogwood Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 231.
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 Colonial Road School better than Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Road School ranks higher (91.2 vs 80.1 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 Colonial Road School and Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Franklin Lakes and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Road School: 231. Dogwood Hill Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Road School and Dogwood Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Colonial Road School is 145th of 1,479 and Dogwood Hill Elementary School is 476th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).