Haledon Public School vs Prospect Park School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students
Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
| Measure | Haledon Public School Haledon, New Jersey | Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,479 | #1128 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #27216 of 50,301 | #29221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 996 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Haledon | Prospect Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haledon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 44.1).
- •Haledon Public School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Haledon Public School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.5).
- •Haledon Public School is the larger school with 996 students compared with 620.
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 Haledon Public School better than Prospect Park School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), Haledon Public School ranks higher (46.9 vs 44.1 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 Haledon Public School and Prospect Park School No. 1?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Haledon and Prospect Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haledon Public School: 996. Prospect Park School No. 1: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haledon Public School and Prospect Park School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Haledon Public School is 1098th of 1,479 and Prospect Park School No. 1 is 1128th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).