For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in Ridgefield, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ are Slocum Skewes School and Ridgefield Memorial High 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 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ridgefield, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slocum Skewes School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Grades: 3-9
| 690 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
635 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Grades: K-4
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgefield, NJ include Slocum Skewes School and Ridgefield Memorial High 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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