For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,199 students in Ridgefield, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgefield, NJ are Slocum Skewes School and Ridgefield Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgefield, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ridgefield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Ridgefield, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgefield Memorial High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ridgefield, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slocum Skewes School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Grades: 3-9
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ridgefield, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Ridgefield, NJ include Slocum Skewes School and Ridgefield Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ridgefield?
2 public high schools are located in Ridgefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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