Lincoln School vs School #5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 359 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 3–8
635 students
School #5
Cliffside Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Fairview, New Jersey | School #5 Cliffside Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 440 | #625 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11294 of 15,369 | #9140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 635 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Fairview | Cliffside Park |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School #5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 33.0).
- •School #5 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •School #5 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •School #5 does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.5).
- •Lincoln School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 305.
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 Lincoln School better than School #5?
On the Success Index (US), School #5 ranks higher (73.2 vs 33.0 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 Lincoln School and School #5?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Fairview and Cliffside Park in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 635. School #5: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and School #5 rank in New Jersey?
Lincoln School is 403rd of 440 and School #5 is 625th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).