Park Ridge High School vs West Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
491 students
West Ridge Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
| Measure | Park Ridge High School Park Ridge, New Jersey | West Ridge Elementary School Park Ridge, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 357 | #150 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #463 of 16,910 | #577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 491 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Park Ridge | Park Ridge |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 86.9).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •West Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 11.6%).
- •Park Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.7).
- •Park Ridge High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 343.
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 Park Ridge High School better than West Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 86.9 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 Park Ridge High School and West Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Park Ridge in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge High School: 491. West Ridge Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge High School and West Ridge Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Park Ridge High School is 17th of 357 and West Ridge Elementary School is 150th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).