Ridgewood Avenue School vs School No. 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
540 students
School No. 1
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
540 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Avenue School Glen Ridge, New Jersey | School No. 1 Fort Lee, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #182 of 1,479 | #81 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #722 of 50,301 | #266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.6% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| city | Glen Ridge | Fort Lee |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School No. 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 90.3).
- •School No. 1 does better on math proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Ridgewood Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.6% vs 17.6%).
- •School No. 1 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
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 Ridgewood Avenue School better than School No. 1?
On the Success Index (US), School No. 1 ranks higher (93.2 vs 90.3 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 Ridgewood Avenue School and School No. 1?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Glen Ridge and Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Avenue School: 540. School No. 1: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Avenue School and School No. 1 rank in New Jersey?
Ridgewood Avenue School is 182nd of 1,479 and School No. 1 is 81st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).