Merritt Memorial vs Ralph S Maugham School
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.
Merritt Memorial
Cresskill · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
282 students
Ralph S Maugham School
Tenafly · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Merritt Memorial Cresskill, New Jersey | Ralph S Maugham School Tenafly, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,479 | #110 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #79 of 50,301 | #377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 282 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | Cresskill | Tenafly |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 92.3).
- •Ralph S Maugham School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.4% vs 3.9%).
- •Merritt Memorial does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.3).
- •Ralph S Maugham School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 282.
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 Merritt Memorial better than Ralph S Maugham School?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt Memorial ranks higher (95.3 vs 92.3 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 Merritt Memorial and Ralph S Maugham School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cresskill and Tenafly in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Memorial: 282. Ralph S Maugham School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Memorial and Ralph S Maugham School rank in New Jersey?
Merritt Memorial is 22nd of 1,479 and Ralph S Maugham School is 110th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).