George Washington School vs School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 916 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
School No. 1
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
540 students
| Measure | George Washington School Edgewater, New Jersey | School No. 1 Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,479 | #81 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #147 of 50,301 | #266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 333 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Edgewater | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.4 vs 93.2).
- •George Washington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 17.6%).
- •George Washington School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.8).
- •School No. 1 is the larger school with 540 students compared with 333.
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 George Washington School better than School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington School ranks higher (94.4 vs 93.2 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 George Washington School and School No. 1?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Edgewater and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington School: 333. School No. 1: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington School and School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
George Washington School is 37th of 1,479 and School No. 1 is 81st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).