For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 287 students in Riverdale, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Riverdale, NJ is Riverdale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverdale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ 07457
(973) 839-1300
Riverdale, NJ 07457
(973) 839-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverdale, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Riverdale, NJ include Riverdale School.
How many public schools are located in Riverdale?
1 public schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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