School No. 3 vs South Toms River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
School No. 3
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
330 students
South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
| Measure | School No. 3 Fort Lee, New Jersey | South Toms River Elementary School South Toms River, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,479 | #1360 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3441 of 50,301 | #40733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| city | Fort Lee | South Toms River |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School No. 3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 26.5).
- •School No. 3 does better on math proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •School No. 3 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 22%).
- •School No. 3 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 72.4%).
- •School No. 3 does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
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 School No. 3 better than South Toms River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), School No. 3 ranks higher (82.9 vs 26.5 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 School No. 3 and South Toms River Elementary School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Fort Lee and South Toms River in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
School No. 3: 330. South Toms River Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do School No. 3 and South Toms River Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
School No. 3 is 395th of 1,479 and South Toms River Elementary School is 1360th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).