Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 vs Wildwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
Wildwood Elementary School
Mountain Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Passaic, New Jersey | Wildwood Elementary School Mountain Lakes, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1437 of 1,479 | #9 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #44429 of 50,301 | #33 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 83% |
| city | Passaic | Mountain Lakes |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.8 vs 20.7).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 19%).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 24%).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Wildwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 better than Wildwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wildwood Elementary School ranks higher (96.8 vs 20.7 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and Wildwood Elementary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Passaic and Mountain Lakes in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1: 423. Wildwood Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 and Wildwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 1437th of 1,479 and Wildwood Elementary School is 9th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).