Public School Number Two vs Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Public School Number Two
West New York · Public elementary · Grades K–6
621 students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
871 students
| Measure | Public School Number Two West New York, New Jersey | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,479 | #1273 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #25586 of 50,301 | #35747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 621 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| city | West New York | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Public School Number Two scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 34.3).
- •Public School Number Two does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 92.1%).
- •Public School Number Two does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 621.
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 Two better than Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Public School Number Two ranks higher (49.4 vs 34.3 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 Two and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between West New York and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Public School Number Two: 621. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Public School Number Two and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Public School Number Two is 1068th of 1,479 and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 1273rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).