Best Ridgefield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,532 students in Ridgefield, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ are Ridgefield Memorial High School and Slocum Skewes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgefield, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ridgefield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ridgefield, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Slocum Skewes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Gr: 3-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
635 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Gr: 1-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Shaler Academy
455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ include Ridgefield Memorial High School and Slocum Skewes School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgefield?
4 public schools are located in Ridgefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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