Durban Avenue Elementary School vs Washington Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durban Avenue Elementary School
Hopatcong · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
286 students
Washington Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–3
286 students
| Measure | Durban Avenue Elementary School Hopatcong, New Jersey | Washington Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1010 of 1,479 | #87 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #22832 of 50,301 | #278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 87% |
| city | Hopatcong | Chatham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 53.3).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 34%).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 33.6%).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.4).
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 Durban Avenue Elementary School better than Washington Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Avenue School ranks higher (93.1 vs 53.3 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 Durban Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Hopatcong and Chatham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durban Avenue Elementary School: 286. Washington Avenue School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durban Avenue Elementary School and Washington Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Durban Avenue Elementary School is 1010th of 1,479 and Washington Avenue School is 87th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).