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Ridgewood By the Numbers

Students on playground

Enrolled Students - 5500

2nd Grade at Hawes

Students-to-Teacher Ratio - 11:1

Graduation

Graduates College Bound - 95%

RHS

Best School District in NJ #5 (niche.com)

*Rankings and ratings agencies calculate ratios differently. Data can change and vary among agencies.

ABOUT Us

RPS Ed Center

Committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, Ridgewood Public Schools provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potential, becoming lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens.

With a population of nearly than 5500 students, the district is one of the largest in Bergen County and is consistently ranked as one of the top school districts in New Jersey. The academic environment is rigorous with a robust, multidimensional curriculum offering.

Comprised of a diverse, talented group of teachers and support members, our staff is dedicated to ensuring that our students are molded into the best versions of themselves. From the classroom to the playground and everywhere in between, our students learn the skills that help to ensure their success in school and beyond.