For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,782 students in River Edge, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,278 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in River Edge, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in River Edge, NJ are Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Edge, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in River Edge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in River Edge, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 Bogert Rd
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3405
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Summit Ave
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-1546
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in River Edge, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in River Edge, NJ include Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in River Edge?
3 public schools are located in River Edge.
What percentage of students in River Edge go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in River Edge are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Edge?
River Edge public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in River Edge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in River Edge include: Roosevelt School vs. Cherry Hill School, Cherry Hill School vs. Roosevelt School
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