Oliver Street School vs South Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 289 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students
South Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students
| Measure | Oliver Street School Newark, New Jersey | South Street Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,479 | #1404 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #24147 of 50,301 | #42852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,034 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 23.2).
- •Oliver Street School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 30%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 88%).
- •Oliver Street School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Oliver Street School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 866.
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 Oliver Street School better than South Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver Street School ranks higher (51.5 vs 23.2 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 Oliver Street School and South Street Elementary School?
About 289 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver Street School: 1,034. South Street Elementary School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver Street School and South Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Oliver Street School is 1037th of 1,479 and South Street Elementary School is 1404th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).