Peter Cooper School vs Wanaque Elementary 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.
Peter Cooper School
Ringwood · Public elementary · Grades K–3
235 students
Wanaque Elementary School
Wanaque · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students
| Measure | Peter Cooper School Ringwood, New Jersey | Wanaque Elementary School Wanaque, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 1,479 | #409 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #157 of 50,301 | #3665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 235 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 58% |
| city | Ringwood | Wanaque |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Cooper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 82.5).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 58%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Peter Cooper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 21.3%).
- •Wanaque Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •Wanaque Elementary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 235.
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 Peter Cooper School better than Wanaque Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Cooper School ranks higher (94.3 vs 82.5 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 Peter Cooper School and Wanaque Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ringwood and Wanaque in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peter Cooper School: 235. Wanaque Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peter Cooper School and Wanaque Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Peter Cooper School is 39th of 1,479 and Wanaque Elementary School is 409th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).