Green Grove Elementary School vs Wayside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Grove Elementary School
Neptune · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Wayside Elementary School
Ocean · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
| Measure | Green Grove Elementary School Neptune, New Jersey | Wayside Elementary School Ocean, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1322 of 1,479 | #658 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38755 of 50,301 | #9968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 296 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 59% |
| city | Neptune | Ocean |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 29.7).
- •Wayside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •Wayside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Wayside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 71.6%).
- •Wayside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Wayside Elementary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 296.
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 Green Grove Elementary School better than Wayside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayside Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 29.7 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 Green Grove Elementary School and Wayside Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Neptune and Ocean in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Grove Elementary School: 296. Wayside Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Grove Elementary School and Wayside Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Green Grove Elementary School is 1322nd of 1,479 and Wayside Elementary School is 658th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).