Kings Road School vs Washington Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Road School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Washington Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–3
286 students
| Measure | Kings Road School Madison, New Jersey | Washington Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,479 | #87 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2207 of 50,301 | #278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 275 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Madison | Chatham |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 85.5).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 15.3%).
- •Washington Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Washington Avenue School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 275.
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 Kings Road School better than Washington Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Avenue School ranks higher (93.1 vs 85.5 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 Kings Road School and Washington Avenue School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Chatham in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings Road School: 275. Washington Avenue School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings Road School and Washington Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Kings Road School is 324th of 1,479 and Washington Avenue School is 87th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).