Top Rankings
River Vale Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 985 students in River Vale Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in River Vale Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
985 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Vale Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,883 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,578 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,883
$26,937
Spending / Student
$28,578
$25,834
Best River Vale Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roberge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Westwood Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4006
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4006
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Rivervale Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4028
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4028
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Holdrum Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 Rivervale Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 985 students.
What is the rank of River Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District is ranked #79 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Vale Public School District?
75% of River Vale Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Vale Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,578 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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