Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverdale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Riverdale School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Riverdale School?
287 students attend Riverdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Riverdale School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale School?
Riverdale School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverdale School offer ?
Riverdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education