Stony Brook School vs Valley View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stony Brook School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Valley View School
Watchung · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students
| Measure | Stony Brook School North Plainfield, New Jersey | Valley View School Watchung, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1367 of 1,479 | #46 of 440 |
| National rank | #41303 of 50,301 | #137 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 272 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 2.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| city | North Plainfield | Watchung |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 25.7).
- •Valley View School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Valley View School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Valley View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 89.3%).
- •Valley View School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.7).
- •Valley View School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 272.
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 Valley View School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View School ranks higher (92.7 vs 25.7 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 Valley View School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between North Plainfield and Watchung in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stony Brook School: 272. Valley View School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stony Brook School and Valley View School rank in New Jersey?
Stony Brook School is 1367th of 1,479 and Valley View School is 46th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).