Joyce Kilmer School vs Lenape Meadows
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 335 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joyce Kilmer School
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
394 students
Lenape Meadows
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students
| Measure | Joyce Kilmer School Mahwah, New Jersey | Lenape Meadows Mahwah, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,479 | #290 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #301 of 50,301 | #1787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 394 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Mahwah | Mahwah |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyce Kilmer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 86.6).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.2%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Lenape Meadows is the larger school with 418 students compared with 394.
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 Joyce Kilmer School better than Lenape Meadows?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Kilmer School ranks higher (92.9 vs 86.6 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 Joyce Kilmer School and Lenape Meadows?
About 335 m in a straight line, between Mahwah and Mahwah in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joyce Kilmer School: 394. Lenape Meadows: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joyce Kilmer School and Lenape Meadows rank in New Jersey?
Joyce Kilmer School is 93rd of 1,479 and Lenape Meadows is 290th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).