Heights Elementary School vs Peter Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.0 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
Peter Cooper School
Ringwood · Public elementary · Grades K–3
235 students
| Measure | Heights Elementary School Oakland, New Jersey | Peter Cooper School Ringwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,479 | #39 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1981 of 50,301 | #157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 343 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 84.5% |
| city | Oakland | Ringwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Cooper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 86.1).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 10.8%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 235.
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 Peter Cooper School?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Cooper School ranks higher (94.3 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 Peter Cooper School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Ringwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Elementary School: 343. Peter Cooper School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Elementary School and Peter Cooper School rank in New Jersey?
Heights Elementary School is 304th of 1,479 and Peter Cooper School is 39th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).