Island Heights Elementary School vs Pine Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Heights Elementary School
Island Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
Pine Beach Elementary School
Pine Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Island Heights Elementary School Island Heights, New Jersey | Pine Beach Elementary School Pine Beach, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,479 | #1132 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1037 of 50,301 | #29347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 142 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Island Heights | Pine Beach |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 43.9).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 39%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 46.9%).
- •Island Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •Pine Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 142.
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 Island Heights Elementary School better than Pine Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Heights Elementary School ranks higher (88.9 vs 43.9 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 Island Heights Elementary School and Pine Beach Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Island Heights and Pine Beach in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Heights Elementary School: 142. Pine Beach Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Heights Elementary School and Pine Beach Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Island Heights Elementary School is 216th of 1,479 and Pine Beach Elementary School is 1132nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).