Top Rankings
Wood-Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,232 students in Wood-Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Wood-Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,232 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wood-Ridge School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
171 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
14%
10%
# Hispanic Students
400 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
34%
# Black Students
52 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
580 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
47%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
124
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,686 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,304
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,686
$25,828
Best Wood-Ridge School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Wood Ridge Ave
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: PK-3
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Wood-ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 First Street
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Hackensack St
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: 7-12
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,232 students.
What is the rank of Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District is ranked #261 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wood-Ridge School District?
47% of Wood-Ridge School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wood-Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,686 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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