Shady Lane Elementary School vs Walnut Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shady Lane Elementary School
Westville · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
422 students
Walnut Street School
Woodbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
112 students
| Measure | Shady Lane Elementary School Westville, New Jersey | Walnut Street School Woodbury, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1118 of 1,479 | #1188 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #28507 of 50,301 | #31843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34.5% |
| city | Westville | Woodbury |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Lane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.2).
- •Walnut Street School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Walnut Street School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 39%).
- •Shady Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 71.4%).
- •Walnut Street School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.8).
- •Shady Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 112.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Shady Lane Elementary School better than Walnut Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Lane Elementary School ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.2 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 Shady Lane Elementary School and Walnut Street School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Westville and Woodbury in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shady Lane Elementary School: 422. Walnut Street School: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shady Lane Elementary School and Walnut Street School rank in New Jersey?
Shady Lane Elementary School is 1118th of 1,479 and Walnut Street School is 1188th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).