Hillside Elementary School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
Allendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School Allendale, New Jersey | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,479 | #53 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #844 of 50,301 | #182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Allendale | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 89.7).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 5.2%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
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 Elementary School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (94.0 vs 89.7 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 Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 348. Orchard Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Elementary School is 196th of 1,479 and Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).