Northeast Elementary School vs Watchung Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Elementary School
Upper Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Watchung Elementary School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Northeast Elementary School Upper Montclair, New Jersey | Watchung Elementary School Montclair, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,479 | #235 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #4669 of 50,301 | #1162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| city | Upper Montclair | Montclair |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watchung Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 80.6).
- •Watchung Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Watchung Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Watchung Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 19.2%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Watchung Elementary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 391.
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 Northeast Elementary School better than Watchung Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Watchung Elementary School ranks higher (88.5 vs 80.6 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 Northeast Elementary School and Watchung Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Montclair and Montclair in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Elementary School: 391. Watchung Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Elementary School and Watchung Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Northeast Elementary School is 459th of 1,479 and Watchung Elementary School is 235th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).