John I. Dawes Early Learning Center vs Taylor Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 487 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
306 students
Taylor Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | John I. Dawes Early Learning Center Manalapan, New Jersey | Taylor Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,479 | #312 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #310 of 50,301 | #2072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Manalapan | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I. Dawes Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 85.9).
- •John I. Dawes Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 20.6%).
- •John I. Dawes Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Taylor Mills School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 306.
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 I. Dawes Early Learning Center better than Taylor Mills School?
On the Success Index (US), John I. Dawes Early Learning Center ranks higher (92.8 vs 85.9 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 John I. Dawes Early Learning Center and Taylor Mills School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Manalapan and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center: 306. Taylor Mills School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John I. Dawes Early Learning Center and Taylor Mills School rank in New Jersey?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 95th of 1,479 and Taylor Mills School is 312th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).