Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School vs Swimming River School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Swimming River School
Tinton Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
432 students
| Measure | Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Shrewsbury, New Jersey | Swimming River School Tinton Falls, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 1,479 | #406 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #214 of 50,301 | #3600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 439 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.7% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| city | Shrewsbury | Tinton Falls |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.7 vs 82.6).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 18.1%).
- •Swimming River School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.4).
- •Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 432.
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 Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School better than Swimming River School?
On the Success Index (US), Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School ranks higher (93.7 vs 82.6 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 Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School and Swimming River School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School: 439. Swimming River School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School and Swimming River School rank in New Jersey?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is 61st of 1,479 and Swimming River School is 406th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).