Best Schools in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ has a total of 23 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 9,897 students attend Ridgewood, NJ schools. On average, schools in Ridgewood score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ridgewood don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ has 6 high schools with 3,987 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 Ridgewood score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgewood meet expectations.
1. Ridgewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
2. Westwood Regional High School
SchoolGrade
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
3. Paramus High School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ has 4 middle schools with 2,491 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 Ridgewood score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgewood underperform expectations.
1. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
2. George Washington Middle School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
3. Westwood Regional Middle School
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
4. West Brook Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 3,419 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 Ridgewood score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgewood meet expectations.
1. Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
2. Travell Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
3. Ridge Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 441 Students
4. Willard Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
5. Hawes Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
6. Somerville Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
7. Midland Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 189 Students
8. Stony Lane Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 216 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
10. Windsor Bergen Academy
SchoolGrade
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Windsor Bergen Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgewood, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgewood, NJ has a total population of 26,136 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Ridgewood, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgewood, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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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