Dorchester Elementary School vs Park Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Elementary School
Woodcliff Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
491 students
| Measure | Dorchester Elementary School Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey | Park Ridge High School Park Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 1,479 | #17 of 357 |
| National rank | #161 of 50,301 | #463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 494 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.4% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| city | Woodcliff Lake | Park Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.2 vs 86.9).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 11.6%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.5).
- •Dorchester Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 491.
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 Dorchester Elementary School better than Park Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorchester Elementary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 86.9 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 Dorchester Elementary School and Park Ridge High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Woodcliff Lake and Park Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester Elementary School: 494. Park Ridge High School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester Elementary School and Park Ridge High School rank in New Jersey?
Dorchester Elementary School is 40th of 1,479 and Park Ridge High School is 17th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).