Hilltop School vs Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 50 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
Memorial Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
| Measure | Hilltop School Mendham, New Jersey | Memorial Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,479 | #325 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #355 of 50,301 | #2216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 289 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Mendham | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 85.5).
- •Hilltop School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hilltop School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hilltop School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 13.5%).
- •Hilltop School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
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 Hilltop School better than Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop School ranks higher (92.4 vs 85.5 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 Memorial Elementary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Mendham and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop School: 289. Memorial Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop School and Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Hilltop School is 105th of 1,479 and Memorial Elementary School is 325th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).