Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School vs John C. Milanesi Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Minotola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Buena · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
192 students
| Measure | Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School Minotola, New Jersey | John C. Milanesi Elementary School Buena, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 1,479 | #755 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #37600 of 50,301 | #13082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 320 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Minotola | Buena |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C. Milanesi Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 31.4).
- •John C. Milanesi Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 62.2%).
- •John C. Milanesi Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 192.
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 Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School better than John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 31.4 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 Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School and John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Minotola and Buena in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School: 320. John C. Milanesi Elementary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School and John C. Milanesi Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School is 1296th of 1,479 and John C. Milanesi Elementary School is 755th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).