Top Rankings
Ridgewood Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,514 students in Ridgewood Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ridgewood Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgewood Public School District are Orchard Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ridgewood Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,514 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
439 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ridgewood Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,111 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
20%
10%
# Hispanic Students
587 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
33%
# Black Students
68 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,280 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
60%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
463 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
330
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
383
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
393
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
407
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
415
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
430
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
450
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
422
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
410
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
443
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
134
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,573
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,512
$26,033
Best Ridgewood Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 West Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-2740
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-2740
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Hawes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 Stevens Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Somerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Travell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Bogert Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glen School
Magnet School
865 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgewood Public School District?
Ridgewood Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,514 students.
What is the rank of Ridgewood Public School District?
Ridgewood Public School District is ranked #54 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood Public School District?
60% of Ridgewood Public School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgewood Public School District?
Ridgewood Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgewood Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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