Prospect Park School No. 1 vs School 28
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
School 28
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
463 students
| Measure | Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park, New Jersey | School 28 Paterson, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,479 | #460 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #29221 of 50,301 | #4678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 620 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 99.5% |
| city | Prospect Park | Paterson |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School 28 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 44.1).
- •School 28 does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 18%).
- •School 28 does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 33%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 73.2%).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.2).
- •Prospect Park School No. 1 is the larger school with 620 students compared with 463.
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 Prospect Park School No. 1 better than School 28?
On the Success Index (US), School 28 ranks higher (80.6 vs 44.1 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 Prospect Park School No. 1 and School 28?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prospect Park and Paterson in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect Park School No. 1: 620. School 28: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect Park School No. 1 and School 28 rank in New Jersey?
Prospect Park School No. 1 is 1128th of 1,479 and School 28 is 460th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).