Lafayette Mills School vs Taylor Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 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
Taylor Mills School
Manalapan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Lafayette Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey | Taylor Mills School Manalapan, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,479 | #312 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #1097 of 50,301 | #2072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 459 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Manalapan | Manalapan |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Mills School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 85.9).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Lafayette Mills School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 20.6%).
- •Taylor Mills School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Taylor Mills School is the larger school with 533 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 Taylor Mills School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Mills School ranks higher (88.7 vs 85.9 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 Lafayette Mills School and Taylor Mills School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Manalapan and Manalapan in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Mills School: 459. Taylor Mills School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Mills School and Taylor Mills School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Mills School is 224th of 1,479 and Taylor Mills School is 312th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).