For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,083 students in Ridgefield Park Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ridgefield Park Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,083 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ridgefield Park Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#462 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
176 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,368 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
32%
# Black Students
108 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
401 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
19%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
85
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
116
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,890 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,194 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,890
$27,348
Spending / Student
$24,194
$26,228
Best Ridgefield Park Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 Teaneck Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 440-0808
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 440-0808
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ozzie Nelson Drive
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 440-1440
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 440-1440
Grades: 7-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Henry St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 641-0441
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 641-0441
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
712 Lincoln Avenue
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 994-1830
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 994-1830
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Ridgefield Park Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,083 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Ridgefield Park Public School District is ranked #462 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield Park Public School District?
66% of Ridgefield Park Public School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Ridgefield Park Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgefield Park Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,194 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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