For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,043 students in 07451, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ are Orchard Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Hawes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07451 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07451, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07451, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
531 Stevens Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Travell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Bogert Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #88.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
865 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ include Orchard Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Hawes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07451?
9 public schools are located in 07451.
What is the racial composition of students in 07451?
07451 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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