For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,532 students in Ridgefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ridgefield School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,532 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgefield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#335 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
51%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,636 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,557 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$50 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$35,636
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,557
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ridgefield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
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
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Gr: 1-3 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Gr: PK-2 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,532 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #332 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
51% of Ridgefield School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% 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 School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,557 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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