Cranbury School vs Shady Lane Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbury School
Cranbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
421 students
Shady Lane Elementary School
Westville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
422 students
| Measure | Cranbury School Cranbury, New Jersey | Shady Lane Elementary School Westville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 1,479 | #1118 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #94 of 50,301 | #28507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 421 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 30% |
| city | Cranbury | Westville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranbury School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 45.2).
- •Cranbury School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 30%).
- •Cranbury School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 39%).
- •Cranbury School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 48.3%).
- •Cranbury School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 10.8).
- •Shady Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 421.
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 Cranbury School better than Shady Lane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cranbury School ranks higher (95.1 vs 45.2 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 Cranbury School and Shady Lane Elementary School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Cranbury and Westville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranbury School: 421. Shady Lane Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranbury School and Shady Lane Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cranbury School is 26th of 1,479 and Shady Lane Elementary School is 1118th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).