Lafayette Mills School vs Pine Brook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
459 students
Pine Brook School
Manalapan · Public middle · Grades 6–6
494 students
| Measure | Lafayette Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey | Pine Brook School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,479 | #96 of 440 |
| National rank | #1097 of 50,301 | #390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 459 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | Manalapan | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.7 vs 88.7).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Pine Brook School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 16.8%).
- •Pine Brook School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Pine Brook School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 459.
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 Lafayette Mills School better than Pine Brook 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 Lafayette Mills School and Pine Brook School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Manalapan and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Mills School: 459. Pine Brook School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Mills School and Pine Brook School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Mills School is 224th of 1,479 and Pine Brook School is 96th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).