Hillside Avenue School vs Livingston Avenue 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.
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
Livingston Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
270 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey | Livingston Avenue School Cranford, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,479 | #177 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3391 of 50,301 | #706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 743 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3% | 1.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 73% |
| city | Cranford | Cranford |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Livingston Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.4 vs 83.0).
- •Livingston Avenue School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Livingston Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Livingston Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 3%).
- •Hillside Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Hillside Avenue School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 270.
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 Hillside Avenue School better than Livingston Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Livingston Avenue School ranks higher (90.4 vs 83.0 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 Hillside Avenue School and Livingston Avenue School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cranford and Cranford in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Avenue School: 743. Livingston Avenue School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Avenue School and Livingston Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Avenue School is 391st of 1,479 and Livingston Avenue School is 177th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).