Hamilton Primary School vs Mount Prospect Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Primary School
Basking Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
462 students
Mount Prospect Elementary School
Basking Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Hamilton Primary School Basking Ridge, New Jersey | Mount Prospect Elementary School Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,479 | #6 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #498 of 50,301 | #23 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.8% | 0.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| city | Basking Ridge | Basking Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 91.4).
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 4.8%).
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.6).
- •Mount Prospect Elementary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 462.
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 Hamilton Primary School better than Mount Prospect Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks higher (97.1 vs 91.4 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 Hamilton Primary School and Mount Prospect Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Basking Ridge and Basking Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Primary School: 462. Mount Prospect Elementary School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Primary School and Mount Prospect Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hamilton Primary School is 138th of 1,479 and Mount Prospect Elementary School is 6th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).