Pleasantville High School vs Washington Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasantville High School
Pleasantville · Public high · Grades 9–12
997 students
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Pleasantville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Pleasantville High School Pleasantville, New Jersey | Washington Avenue Elementary School Pleasantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 357 | #1381 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #15585 of 16,910 | #41906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 997 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Pleasantville | Pleasantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 18.2).
- •Washington Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Washington Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Pleasantville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 88.2%).
- •Washington Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Pleasantville High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 432.
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 Pleasantville High School better than Washington Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 18.2 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 Pleasantville High School and Washington Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pleasantville and Pleasantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantville High School: 997. Washington Avenue Elementary School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantville High School and Washington Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Pleasantville High School is 342nd of 357 and Washington Avenue Elementary School is 1381st of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).