Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School vs Ridge and Valley Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
121 students
Ridge and Valley Charter School
Frelinghuysen · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
134 students
| Measure | Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Newton, New Jersey | Ridge and Valley Charter School Frelinghuysen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,479 | #788 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4891 of 50,301 | #14203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 121 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Newton | Frelinghuysen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 65.9).
- •Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 27.6%).
- •Ridge and Valley Charter School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 9.3).
- •Ridge and Valley Charter School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 121.
- •Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School is a public school while Ridge and Valley Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School better than Ridge and Valley Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 65.9 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 Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Ridge and Valley Charter School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Newton and Frelinghuysen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School: 121. Ridge and Valley Charter School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Ridge and Valley Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School is 474th of 1,479 and Ridge and Valley Charter School is 788th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).