Forest Avenue School vs Kelly Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue School
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
Kelly Elementary School
W Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue School Verona, New Jersey | Kelly Elementary School W Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,479 | #730 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15317 of 50,301 | #12203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 230 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Verona | W Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 64.2).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Forest Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Kelly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 17.7).
- •Kelly Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 230.
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 Kelly Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 64.2 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 Kelly Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Verona and W Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue School: 230. Kelly Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue School and Kelly Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Forest Avenue School is 822nd of 1,479 and Kelly Elementary School is 730th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).