Forest Avenue School

287 Forest Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Forest Avenue School serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Forest Avenue School's student population of 127 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Forest Avenue School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(22-23)
7.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Forest Avenue School often compared to?
Forest Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Forest Avenue School?
127 students attend Forest Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Forest Avenue School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Avenue School offer ?
Forest Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Avenue School part of?
Forest Avenue School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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