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Stony Lane Elementary School vs. Ridge Ranch Elementary School

Should you attend Stony Lane Elementary School or Ridge Ranch Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Stony Lane Elementary School
W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Stony Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Stony Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ridge Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
201 students
343 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stony Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridge Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stony Lane Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridge Ranch Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stony Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridge Ranch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Ranch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#381 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stony Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridge Ranch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in NJ)
60-64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stony Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridge Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stony Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridge Ranch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stony Lane Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridge Ranch Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
57
Grade 1 Students
40
58
Grade 2 Students
50
72
Grade 3 Students
43
87
Grade 4 Students
34
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
27%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stony Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stony Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stony Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stony Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stony Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paramus Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stony Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridge Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stony Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stony Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridge Ranch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paramus Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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