Hilltop School vs Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop School
Mendham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Bernardsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
| Measure | Hilltop School Mendham, New Jersey | Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School Bernardsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,479 | #429 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #355 of 50,301 | #3959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 289 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| city | Mendham | Bernardsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 81.9).
- •Hilltop School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Hilltop School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Hilltop School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 23.4%).
- •Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.1).
- •Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 289.
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 Hilltop School better than Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop School ranks higher (92.4 vs 81.9 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 Hilltop School and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mendham and Bernardsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop School: 289. Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop School and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hilltop School is 105th of 1,479 and Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is 429th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).