Hillcrest School vs Pine Grove Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Pine Grove Manor School
Somerset · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Hillcrest School Somerset, New Jersey | Pine Grove Manor School Somerset, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,479 | #1143 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29669 of 50,301 | #29984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Somerset | Somerset |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.4 vs 43.0).
- •Pine Grove Manor School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Pine Grove Manor School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Pine Grove Manor School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.3).
- •Hillcrest School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 346.
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 Hillcrest School better than Pine Grove Manor School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest School and Pine Grove Manor School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Somerset in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest School: 439. Pine Grove Manor School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest School and Pine Grove Manor School rank in New Jersey?
Hillcrest School is 1137th of 1,479 and Pine Grove Manor School is 1143rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).