Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.66, 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
#155 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
53%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #155 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
313 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Princeton Public School District.
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