Best High Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 2 high schools with 1,789 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Ridgewood score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ridgewood High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 2 middle schools with 1,325 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Ridgewood score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Ridgewood underperform expectations.

1. Benjamin Franklin Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students

2. George Washington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 6 elementary schools with 1,587 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Ridgewood score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Ridgewood exceed expectations.

1. Orchard Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

2. Travell Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

3. Ridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students

4. Somerville Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students

5. Windsor Bergen Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Windsor Bergen Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 66 Students

6. Little Crane Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Little Crane Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has a total population of 4,911 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

4,701

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

34.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

31.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,882 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

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Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Southeast Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wortendyke, Midland Park, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Radburn, Fair Lawn, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Warren Point, Fair Lawn, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Passaic Junction, Saddle Brook, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake View, Paterson, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pleasant Acres, New Milford, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations