Best High Schools in Glen Ridge, NJ

Glen Ridge, NJ has 3 high schools with 4,819 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 Glen Ridge score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Glen Ridge exceed expectations.

1. Glen Ridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 822 Students

2. Montclair High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students

3. Bloomfield High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students

Best Middle Schools in Glen Ridge, NJ

Glen Ridge, NJ has 3 middle schools with 2,123 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 Glen Ridge score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Glen Ridge underperform expectations.

1. Buzz Aldrin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students

2. Glenfield Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students

3. Bloomfield Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 965 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Glen Ridge, NJ

Glen Ridge, NJ has 5 elementary schools with 1,411 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 Glen Ridge score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Glen Ridge meet expectations.

1. Ridgewood Avenue School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 530 Students

2. Charles H. Bullock School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

3. Linden Avenue School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 154 Students

4. Forest Avenue School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 154 Students

5. Central School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 150 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Glen Ridge, NJ

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

Community Factors

Glen Ridge, NJ has a total population of 8,323 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Glen Ridge, NJ

8,353

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

100%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Glen Ridge, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Glen Ridge, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,491 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

96 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Glen Ridge, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Glen Ridge, NJ

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Bloomfield, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations