Hillside Elementary School vs Riker Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Riker Hill Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey | Riker Hill Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,479 | #111 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #176 of 50,301 | #378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| city | Livingston | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.1 vs 92.3).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 4%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Riker Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 Riker Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (94.1 vs 92.3 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 Hillside Elementary School and Riker Hill Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Livingston and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 476. Riker Hill Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Riker Hill Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hillside Elementary School is 48th of 1,479 and Riker Hill Elementary School is 111th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).