Cresskill High School vs Hillside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresskill High School
Cresskill · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students
Hillside Elementary School
Closter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
599 students
| Measure | Cresskill High School Cresskill, New Jersey | Hillside Elementary School Closter, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 357 | #5 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #808 of 16,910 | #22 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 489 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 86% |
| city | Cresskill | Closter |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 83.6).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 54%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 4.5%).
- •Cresskill High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 489.
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 Cresskill High School better than Hillside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 83.6 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 Cresskill High School and Hillside Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Closter in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresskill High School: 489. Hillside Elementary School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresskill High School and Hillside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cresskill High School is 43rd of 357 and Hillside Elementary School is 5th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).