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Best Schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ
Ridgefield Park, NJ has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,024 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Ridgefield Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ
The top high schools in Ridgefield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgefield Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
2. Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield Park Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1174 Students
3. Teaneck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
4. Hackensack High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ
The top middle schools in Ridgefield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 529 Students
2. Hackensack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ
The top elementary schools in Ridgefield Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 274 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students
3. Grant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 204 Students
4. Jackson Avenue
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 426 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 333 Students
6. Shaler Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgefield Park, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgefield Park, NJ has a total population of 13,209 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ
How many schools are in Ridgefield Park, NJ?
Ridgefield Park, NJ has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,024 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgefield Park perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ridgefield Park score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Ridgefield Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgefield Park?
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: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ridgefield Park
4 of 4 schools in Ridgefield Park carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Ridgefield Park. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.