Crescent Elementary School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crescent Elementary School
Waldwick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Hillside Elementary School
Allendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
| Measure | Crescent Elementary School Waldwick, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Allendale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #173 of 1,479 | #196 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #685 of 50,301 | #844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 313 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Waldwick | Allendale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.5 vs 89.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Crescent Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 2%).
- •Crescent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.1).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 313.
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 Crescent Elementary School better than Hillside Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crescent Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waldwick and Allendale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crescent Elementary School: 313. Hillside Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crescent Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Crescent Elementary School is 173rd of 1,479 and Hillside Elementary School is 196th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).