Top Rankings
Ridgewood Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,246 students in Ridgewood Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Ridgewood Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ridgewood Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,183 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
95%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
90
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,043 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,413
$17,287
Spending / Student
$12,043
$17,235
Best Ridgewood Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 S Oak St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6335
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6335
Grades: 4-7
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 W Union Ave
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-5312
Grades: PK-3
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Johnson St
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
West Lafayette, OH 43845
(740) 545-6345
Grades: 8-12
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgewood Local School District?
Ridgewood Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of Ridgewood Local School District?
Ridgewood Local School District is ranked #316 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (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 Ohio school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood Local School District?
95% of Ridgewood Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgewood Local School District?
Ridgewood Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Ridgewood Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,043 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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