Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge Elementary School serves a central area within Ridgewood, NJ, covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridge Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Elementary School, Hawes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridge Elementary School?
448 students attend Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ridge Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Elementary School?
Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ridge Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.
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