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Best Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 11 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,063 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Downtown Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top high schools in Downtown Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top middle schools in Downtown Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Travell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
2. Orchard Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
3. Somerville Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
4. Ridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
5. Hawes Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
6. Little Crane Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Little Crane Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 21 Students
7. Windsor Bergen Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Windsor Bergen Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 66 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
34.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
How many schools are in Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ?
Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,063 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Ridgewood perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Ridgewood score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Downtown Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Ridgewood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations