Gillette Elementary School vs Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillette Elementary School
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
215 students
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Berkeley Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
256 students
| Measure | Gillette Elementary School Gillette, New Jersey | Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Berkeley Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #215 of 1,479 | #119 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1034 of 50,301 | #423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 215 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Gillette | Berkeley Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 88.9).
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 10.2%).
- •Gillette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 256 students compared with 215.
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 Gillette Elementary School better than Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center ranks higher (91.9 vs 88.9 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 Gillette Elementary School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Berkeley Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillette Elementary School: 215. Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillette Elementary School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Gillette Elementary School is 215th of 1,479 and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is 119th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).