Lyncrest Elementary School vs School 26
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyncrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students
School 26
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
419 students
| Measure | Lyncrest Elementary School Fair Lawn, New Jersey | School 26 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,479 | #1357 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #643 of 50,301 | #40613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 185 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 16% |
| city | Fair Lawn | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyncrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 26.7).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 16%).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 58%).
- •Lyncrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.5).
- •School 26 is the larger school with 419 students compared with 185.
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 Lyncrest Elementary School better than School 26?
On the Success Index (US), Lyncrest Elementary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 26.7 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 Lyncrest Elementary School and School 26?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fair Lawn and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyncrest Elementary School: 185. School 26: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyncrest Elementary School and School 26 rank in New Jersey?
Lyncrest Elementary School is 165th of 1,479 and School 26 is 1357th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).