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Best Schools in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,168 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Northwest Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top high schools in Northwest Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
2. Midland Park Jr./sr. High School
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Midland Park School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 327 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top middle schools in Northwest Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
The top elementary schools in Northwest Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ho-ho-kus Public School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ho-ho-kus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 542 Students
2. Ridge Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
3. Willard Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has a total population of 3,967 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 88% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwest 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 Northwest 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
11.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ
How many schools are in Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ?
Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,168 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest Ridgewood perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Northwest Ridgewood score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Northwest Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest 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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