Joyce Kilmer School vs Ramapo Ridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 445 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
Ramapo Ridge
Mahwah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | Joyce Kilmer School Mahwah, New Jersey | Ramapo Ridge Mahwah, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,479 | #77 of 440 |
| National rank | #301 of 50,301 | #284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| city | Mahwah | Mahwah |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joyce Kilmer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 90.1).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Ramapo Ridge does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 14%).
- •Joyce Kilmer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Ramapo Ridge is the larger school with 642 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 Ramapo Ridge?
On the Success Index (US), Joyce Kilmer School ranks higher (92.9 vs 90.1 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 Ramapo Ridge?
About 445 m in a straight line, between Mahwah and Mahwah in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joyce Kilmer School: 394. Ramapo Ridge: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joyce Kilmer School and Ramapo Ridge rank in New Jersey?
Joyce Kilmer School is 93rd of 1,479 and Ramapo Ridge is 77th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).