Top Rankings
River Dell Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,562 students in River Dell Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in River Dell Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,562 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Dell Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 646 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 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
55%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,476 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,752 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,476
$26,931
Spending / Student
$25,752
$25,828
Best River Dell Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Dell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
River Dell Regional High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,562 students.
What is the rank of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District is ranked #64 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Dell Regional School District?
55% of River Dell Regional School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Dell Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,752 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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