Orchard Elementary School vs Richard E Byrd 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.
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Richard E Byrd School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Richard E Byrd School Glen Rock, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 1,479 | #294 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #182 of 50,301 | #1833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Ridgewood | Glen Rock |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.0 vs 86.5).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 246.
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 Orchard Elementary School better than Richard E Byrd School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (94.0 vs 86.5 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 Orchard Elementary School and Richard E Byrd School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Glen Rock in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Elementary School: 348. Richard E Byrd School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Elementary School and Richard E Byrd School rank in New Jersey?
Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 and Richard E Byrd School is 294th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).