Best Schools in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Ridgewood, Queens, NY has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,348 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
The top high schools in Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grover Cleveland High School
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Projected Test Scores
New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
2. Professional Pathways High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
The top middle schools in Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Is 93 Ridgewood
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 985 Students
2. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Middle Village Preparatory Charter School
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Middle Village Preparatory Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
The top elementary schools in Ridgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
2. Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 847 Students
3. Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
4. Ps 88 Seneca
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Projected Test Scores
New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
5. Ps 71 Forest
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
6. Ps 239
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
7. Ps 81 Jean Paul Richter
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
8. Learners And Leaders
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New York City Geographic District #24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
9. Notre Dame Catholic Academy
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Notre Dame Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 321 Students
10. St Matthias Catholic Academy
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St Matthias Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgewood, Queens, NY has a total population of 77,743 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
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, Queens, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgewood, Queens, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgewood, Queens, NY.
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 Ridgewood, Queens, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgewood, Queens, NY
How many schools are in Ridgewood, Queens, NY?
Ridgewood, Queens, NY has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,348 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgewood perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Ridgewood score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Ridgewood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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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