For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in 07657, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07657, NJ are Ridgefield Memorial High School and Slocum Skewes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07657 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07657, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07657, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Slocum Skewes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Gr: 3-9 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
635 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Gr: K-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Gr: PK-3 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07657, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07657, NJ include Ridgefield Memorial High School and Slocum Skewes School.
How many public schools are located in 07657?
4 public schools are located in 07657.
What is the racial composition of students in 07657?
07657 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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