Top Rankings
Park Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,183 students in Park Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Park Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,183 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Park Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
197 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
33%
# Black Students
12 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
840 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
71%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
84
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
34
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,153 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,298 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,153
$27,145
Spending / Student
$32,298
$26,033
Best Park Ridge School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 South First Street
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
East Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
167 Sibbald Dr
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Park Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Park Ave
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 573-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park Ridge School District?
Park Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,183 students.
What is the rank of Park Ridge School District?
Park Ridge School District is ranked #69 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Park Ridge School District?
71% of Park Ridge School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Ridge School District?
Park Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Park Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,298 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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