For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 978 students in Glen Ridge, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Glen Ridge, NJ is Ridgewood Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Ridge, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glen Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Glen Ridge, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Avenue School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Grades: 3-6
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Hillside Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 707-5080
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 707-5080
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
287 Forest Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Linden Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Grades: PK-2
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Glen Ridge, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glen Ridge, NJ include Ridgewood Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glen Ridge?
4 public elementary schools are located in Glen Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ridge?
Glen Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glen Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Glen Ridge include: Linden Avenue School vs. Forest Avenue School, Forest Avenue School vs. Linden Avenue School
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