Lenox School vs Riverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenox School
Pompton Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Riverdale School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students
| Measure | Lenox School Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | Riverdale School Riverdale, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,479 | #505 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10324 of 50,301 | #5628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 355 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Pompton Lakes | Riverdale |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 71.4).
- •Riverdale School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Riverdale School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Riverdale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 31.8%).
- •Riverdale School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.8).
- •Lenox School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 273.
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 Lenox School better than Riverdale School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale School ranks higher (78.9 vs 71.4 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 Lenox School and Riverdale School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pompton Lakes and Riverdale in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenox School: 355. Riverdale School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenox School and Riverdale School rank in New Jersey?
Lenox School is 671st of 1,479 and Riverdale School is 505th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).