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Best 07451 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,043 students in 07451, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07451, NJ are Orchard Elementary School, Somerville Elementary School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07451 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07451, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07451, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2730
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45 South Pleasant Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2750
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2770
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
531 Stevens Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2720
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Travell Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
340 Bogert Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2760
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Ridgewood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,740 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Washington Pl
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2790
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 670-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Glen School
865 East Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(201) 251-3140
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07451, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07451, NJ include Orchard Elementary School, Somerville Elementary School and Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07451?
9 public schools are located in 07451.
What is the racial composition of students in 07451?
07451 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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