J Harold Van Zant vs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Harold Van Zant
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Parkway Elementary School
Mount Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
| Measure | J Harold Van Zant Marlton, New Jersey | Parkway Elementary School Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,479 | #493 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19437 of 50,301 | #5262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 621 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Marlton | Mount Laurel |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 58.2).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 19%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •J Harold Van Zant is the larger school with 621 students compared with 366.
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 J Harold Van Zant better than Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 58.2 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 J Harold Van Zant and Parkway Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Marlton and Mount Laurel in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Harold Van Zant: 621. Parkway Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Harold Van Zant and Parkway Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
J Harold Van Zant is 922nd of 1,479 and Parkway Elementary School is 493rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).