New Jerseyโ€บBergen Countyโ€บRidgewood

Best Schools in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Compare 10 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

10
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
5,419
Total Students
Across Ridgewood
11.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
10 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score72%
ELA Assessment Score81%
๐ŸŽฏ Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“44% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 1,740 students at Ridgewood High School.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Orchard Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
230 Demarest St, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
8.7
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
87%
Willard Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
601 Morningside Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
8.2
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
80%
Ridge Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
325 West Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
8.1
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
78%
Hawes Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
531 Stevens Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
8
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Somerville Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
45 South Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
7.9
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
73%
Travell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
340 Bogert Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
7.7
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Ridgewood High School
publichighGrade 9-12
627 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
7.4
Rating
Students
1,740
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
73%
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
335 North Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
6.8
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
56%
George Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
155 Washington Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
6.5
Rating
Students
644
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
50%
Glen School
publicelementaryPK-PK
865 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
0
Rating
Students
126
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Ridgewood

Ridgewood, New Jersey is home to 10 schools serving over 5,419 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology โ†’
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ridgewood, New Jersey?

There are 10 schools in Ridgewood, serving 5,419 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Ridgewood?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Ridgewood include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Ridgewood?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Ridgewood is 11.5:1.