Memorial Elementary School vs Ridge Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 872 m 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
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
Paramus · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey | Ridge Ranch Elementary School Paramus, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,479 | #517 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2216 of 50,301 | #5928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 289 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Paramus | Paramus |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 78.4).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •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 18.9%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Ridge Ranch Elementary School is the larger school with 338 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 Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 78.4 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 Memorial Elementary School and Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Paramus and Paramus in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elementary School: 289. Ridge Ranch Elementary School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elementary School and Ridge Ranch Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Memorial Elementary School is 325th of 1,479 and Ridge Ranch Elementary School is 517th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).