Heights Elementary School vs Manito Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Manito Elementary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Manito Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,479 | #142 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1981 of 50,301 | #522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 343 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manito Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 86.1).
- •Manito Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Manito Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 10.8%).
- •Manito Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
- •Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 255.
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 Heights Elementary School better than Manito Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manito Elementary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 86.1 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 Heights Elementary School and Manito Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary School: 343. Manito Elementary School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary School and Manito Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Heights Elementary School is 304th of 1,479 and Manito Elementary School is 142nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).