John A. Forrest Elementary School vs Lyncrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students
Lyncrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students
| Measure | John A. Forrest Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | Lyncrest Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,479 | #165 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11875 of 50,301 | #643 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 258 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Fair Lawn |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyncrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 69.2).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 22.1%).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.6).
- •John A. Forrest Elementary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 185.
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 John A. Forrest Elementary School better than Lyncrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyncrest Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 69.2 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 John A. Forrest Elementary School and Lyncrest Elementary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Fair Lawn in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Forrest Elementary School: 258. Lyncrest Elementary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Forrest Elementary School and Lyncrest Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is 716th of 1,479 and Lyncrest Elementary School is 165th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).