Public School Number Five vs Public School Number Two
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 262 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Public School Number Five
West New York · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
Public School Number Two
West New York · Public elementary · Grades K–6
621 students
| Measure | Public School Number Five West New York, New Jersey | Public School Number Two West New York, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1355 of 1,479 | #1068 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #40538 of 50,301 | #25586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 570 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| city | West New York | West New York |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Public School Number Two scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 26.8).
- •Public School Number Two does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Public School Number Two is the larger school with 621 students compared with 570.
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 Public School Number Five better than Public School Number Two?
On the Success Index (US), Public School Number Two ranks higher (49.4 vs 26.8 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 Public School Number Five and Public School Number Two?
About 262 m in a straight line, between West New York and West New York in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Public School Number Five: 570. Public School Number Two: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Public School Number Five and Public School Number Two rank in New Jersey?
Public School Number Five is 1355th of 1,479 and Public School Number Two is 1068th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).