Stony Brook School vs Van Holten Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stony Brook School
Branchburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
310 students
Van Holten Primary School
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–4
311 students
| Measure | Stony Brook School Branchburg, New Jersey | Van Holten Primary School Bridgewater, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 1,479 | #184 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #427 of 50,301 | #742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 310 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Branchburg | Bridgewater |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stony Brook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 90.2).
- •Stony Brook School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Van Holten Primary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Van Holten Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 10%).
- •Stony Brook School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.5).
- •Van Holten Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 310.
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 Stony Brook School better than Van Holten Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stony Brook School ranks higher (91.9 vs 90.2 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 Stony Brook School and Van Holten Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Branchburg and Bridgewater in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stony Brook School: 310. Van Holten Primary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stony Brook School and Van Holten Primary School rank in New Jersey?
Stony Brook School is 120th of 1,479 and Van Holten Primary School is 184th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).