Forest Avenue School vs James A. Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue School
Glen Ridge Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ2
127 students
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Collingswood Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
128 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | James A. Garfield Elementary School Collingswood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #807 of 1,479 | #315 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14971 of 50,301 | #2094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ2 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 127 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | β | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | β | 74.5% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Collingswood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 64.7).
- β’Forest Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- β’James A. Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 127.
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 Forest Avenue School better than James A. Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 64.7 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 Forest Avenue School and James A. Garfield Elementary School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Collingswood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 127. James A. Garfield Elementary School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and James A. Garfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Avenue School is 807th of 1,479 and James A. Garfield Elementary School is 315th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).