Memorial Elementary School vs Parkway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
289 students
Parkway Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
297 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey | Parkway Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,479 | #273 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2216 of 50,301 | #1590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 289 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Paramus | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 85.5).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 15.8%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Parkway Elementary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 289.
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 Memorial Elementary School better than Parkway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.5 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 Memorial Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Paramus and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elementary School: 289. Parkway Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elementary School and Parkway Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Elementary School is 325th of 1,479 and Parkway Elementary School is 273rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).