Grant Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary School
Ridgefield Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
228 students
Washington Elementary School
Little Ferry · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | Washington Elementary School Little Ferry, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,479 | #859 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #17921 of 50,301 | #16760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 228 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Ridgefield Park | Little Ferry |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 60.4).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 65.4%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.6).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 228.
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 Grant Elementary School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 60.4 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 Grant Elementary School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield Park and Little Ferry in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 228. Washington Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Grant Elementary School is 891st of 1,479 and Washington Elementary School is 859th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).