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Best 07451 New Jersey Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,043 students in 07451, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ are Orchard Elementary School, Somerville Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07451 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07451, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07451, NJ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
531 Stevens Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Travell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
340 Bogert Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Glen School
865 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07451, NJ include Orchard Elementary School, Somerville Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07451?
9 public schools are located in 07451.
What is the racial composition of students in 07451?
07451 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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