Ridgewood Avenue School

235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 530 students in grades 3-6, Ridgewood Avenue School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgewood Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Ridgewood Avenue School's student population of 530 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgewood Avenue School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Avenue School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#162 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgewood Avenue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgewood Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgewood Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgewood Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridgewood Avenue School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridgewood Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
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White
72%
39%
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Hawaiian
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgewood Avenue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgewood Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood Avenue School's ranking?
Ridgewood Avenue School is ranked #162 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridgewood Avenue School often compared to?
Ridgewood Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridgewood Avenue School?
530 students attend Ridgewood Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ridgewood Avenue School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Avenue School?
Ridgewood Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Avenue School offer ?
Ridgewood Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Ridgewood Avenue School part of?
Ridgewood Avenue School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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