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Best Schools in River Edge, NJ
River Edge, NJ has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,650 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in River Edge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River Edge, NJ
The top high schools in River Edge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Dell Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Dell Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
2. Hackensack High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
Best Middle Schools in River Edge, NJ
The top middle schools in River Edge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Dell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Dell Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 589 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 River Edge, NJ
The top elementary schools in River Edge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Edge School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 478 Students
2. Cherry Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Edge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 713 Students
3. Fairmount
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 581 Students
4. Yeshiva Of North Jersey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yeshiva Of North Jersey • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 916 Students
5. New Beginnings At Grace Lutheran
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Beginnings At Grace Lutheran • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 60 Students
6. St Peter Academy
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Projected Test Scores
St Peter Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River Edge, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River Edge, NJ has a total population of 12,049 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River Edge, 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 River Edge, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River Edge, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River Edge, 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 River Edge, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in River Edge, NJ
How many schools are in River Edge, NJ?
River Edge, NJ has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,650 students in total.
How do schools in River Edge perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in River Edge score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in River Edge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River Edge?
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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Every school in River Edge
3 of 3 schools in River Edge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in River Edge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (3)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.