Penn Beach Elementary vs Valley Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Beach Elementary
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
263 students
Valley Park Elementary School
Pennsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
365 students
| Measure | Penn Beach Elementary Pennsville, New Jersey | Valley Park Elementary School Pennsville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #745 of 1,479 | #697 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12897 of 50,301 | #11044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 263 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Pennsville | Pennsville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 67.8).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 49.9%).
- •Penn Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Valley Park Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 263.
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 Penn Beach Elementary better than Valley Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Park Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 67.8 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 Penn Beach Elementary and Valley Park Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pennsville and Pennsville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Beach Elementary: 263. Valley Park Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Beach Elementary and Valley Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Penn Beach Elementary is 745th of 1,479 and Valley Park Elementary School is 697th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).