Forest Avenue School vs Montclair High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
127 students
Montclair High School
Montclair · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,925 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Montclair High School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #807 of 1,479 | #138 of 357 |
| National rank | #14971 of 50,301 | #5289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 127 | 1,925 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 1,925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 62.0).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Montclair High School is the larger school with 1,925 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 Montclair High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue School ranks higher (64.7 vs 62.0 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 Montclair High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 127. Montclair High School: 1,925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and Montclair High School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Avenue School is 807th of 1,479 and Montclair High School is 138th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).