Johnson Park School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Park School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Riverside School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Johnson Park School Princeton, New Jersey | Riverside School Princeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,479 | #296 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1868 of 50,301 | #1835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.4 vs 86.5).
- •Johnson Park School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 21.1%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.5).
- •Johnson Park School is the larger school with 360 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 Johnson Park School better than Riverside School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Johnson Park School and Riverside School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Park School: 360. Riverside School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Park School and Riverside School rank in New Jersey?
Johnson Park School is 297th of 1,479 and Riverside School is 296th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).