Highland Elementary School vs Willard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Midland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
306 students
Willard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Midland Park, New Jersey | Willard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,479 | #159 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1468 of 50,301 | #613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| city | Midland Park | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 87.5).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Willard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 7.8%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.3).
- •Willard Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 306.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Willard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elementary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 87.5 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 Highland Elementary School and Willard Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Midland Park and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 306. Willard Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Willard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Highland Elementary School is 261st of 1,479 and Willard Elementary School is 159th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).