Gantner Avenue School vs Garfield 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.
Gantner Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students
| Measure | Gantner Avenue School Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Garfield High School Garfield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,479 | #266 of 357 |
| National rank | #10310 of 50,301 | #12319 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 1,258 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 20% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Garfield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gantner Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 34.4).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 60.6%).
- •Gantner Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Garfield High School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 339.
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 Gantner Avenue School better than Garfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gantner Avenue School ranks higher (71.4 vs 34.4 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 Gantner Avenue School and Garfield High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Garfield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gantner Avenue School: 339. Garfield High School: 1,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gantner Avenue School and Garfield High School rank in New Jersey?
Gantner Avenue School is 670th of 1,479 and Garfield High School is 266th of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).