Northvale Public School vs Norwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northvale Public School
Northvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
540 students
Norwood Public School
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
583 students
| Measure | Northvale Public School Northvale, New Jersey | Norwood Public School Norwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #345 of 1,479 | #319 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #2449 of 50,301 | #2132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 540 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | Northvale | Norwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.0 vs 85.7).
- •Norwood Public School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Northvale Public School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Northvale Public School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Norwood Public School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 540.
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 Northvale Public School better than Norwood Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northvale Public School and Norwood Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Northvale and Norwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northvale Public School: 540. Norwood Public School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northvale Public School and Norwood Public School rank in New Jersey?
Northvale Public School is 345th of 1,479 and Norwood Public School is 319th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).