Hilldale School vs Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 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
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Parsippany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | Hilldale School Pine Brook, New Jersey | Rockaway Meadow Elementary School Parsippany, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,479 | #540 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #175 of 50,301 | #6551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 327 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.5% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Pine Brook | Parsippany |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilldale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 77.3).
- •Hilldale School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Hilldale School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Hilldale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.5% vs 29.2%).
- •Rockaway Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
- •Hilldale School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 257.
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 Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilldale School ranks higher (94.1 vs 77.3 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 Rockaway Meadow Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pine Brook and Parsippany in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilldale School: 327. Rockaway Meadow Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilldale School and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hilldale School is 47th of 1,479 and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is 540th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).