Hilldale School vs Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilldale School
Pine Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Hilldale School Pine Brook, New Jersey | Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,479 | #274 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #175 of 50,301 | #1610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 327 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Pine Brook | Lake Hiawatha |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilldale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 87.1).
- •Hilldale School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hilldale School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Hilldale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 20.7%).
- •Hilldale School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 327.
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 Hilldale School better than Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilldale School ranks higher (94.1 vs 87.1 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 Hilldale School and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pine Brook and Lake Hiawatha in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilldale School: 327. Lake Hiawatha Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilldale School and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hilldale School is 47th of 1,479 and Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is 274th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).