Port Colden School vs Washington Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Colden School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
170 students
Washington Memorial Elementary School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
280 students
| Measure | Port Colden School Washington, New Jersey | Washington Memorial Elementary School Washington, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #744 of 1,479 | #946 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12827 of 50,301 | #20300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 170 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 40% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Colden School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 57.0).
- •Port Colden School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 40%).
- •Washington Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Port Colden School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 50%).
- •Washington Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.1).
- •Washington Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 170.
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 Port Colden School better than Washington Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Colden School ranks higher (67.9 vs 57.0 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 Port Colden School and Washington Memorial Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Port Colden School: 170. Washington Memorial Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Port Colden School and Washington Memorial Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Port Colden School is 744th of 1,479 and Washington Memorial Elementary School is 946th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).