Forest Avenue School vs Watchung Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.2 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
Watchung Elementary School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | Watchung Elementary School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #807 of 1,479 | #235 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #14971 of 50,301 | #1162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 127 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watchung Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 64.7).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Watchung Elementary School is the larger school with 406 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 Watchung Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watchung Elementary School ranks higher (88.5 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 Watchung Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 127. Watchung Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and Watchung Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Avenue School is 807th of 1,479 and Watchung Elementary School is 235th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).