Top Rankings
Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,487 students in Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District are Orchard Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
5,487 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,107 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
20%
10%
# Hispanic Students
616 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
34%
# Black Students
64 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,219 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
59%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
475 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
371
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
347
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
384
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
403
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
426
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
424
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
445
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
451
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
423
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,694 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 $23,628 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,694
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,628
$25,828
Best Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
325 West Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-2740
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-2740
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 Stevens Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Travell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Bogert Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
865 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,487 students.
What is the rank of Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District is ranked #54 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
59% of Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,628 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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