Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ridge Ranch Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Ranch Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
36%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
40%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
351 students attend Ridge Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ridge Ranch Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Ranch Elementary School?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ridge Ranch Elementary School part of?
Ridge Ranch Elementary School is part of Paramus Public School District.
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