Top Ridgewood Schools 2023: An Overview of Ridgewood’s Education System
Preschool Options, Public Schools, and Before/After School Care
Top Ridgewood Schools
It’s August! Summer’s golden days are still with us, but it is time to think about heading back to school! Ridgewood Public Schools are some of the most sought-after schools in New Jersey, and even the United States as a whole. With the slogan, “A Tradition of Excellence,” it is clear that the hundreds of teachers, staff members, and board members go above and beyond for the students of the community. Elementary students learn foundations for a modern world while engaging with the community, middle school student sharpen their focus on core subjects, and high school students have access to a wide range of electives and Advanced Placement classes to be ready for college and beyond.
From the Board of Education Website:
Mission Statement: The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens.
To visit the website for Ridgewood Public Schools, click here: Ridgewood Public Schools
Local Nursery Schools:
There are several options both in town and in surrounding areas for children to begin as early as 18 months to foster a love of learning before entering the school system. Here is a list of just some of the options.
Ridgewood Glen School: Public and Private Programs Offered
Glen School
Ridgewood Montessori
Ridgewood Montessori
West Side Nursery School
West Side Nursery School
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Green Twig School
Green Twig School
First Presbyterian Nursery School
First Presbyterian Nursery School
Little Ivy Learning Center
Little Ivy Learning Center
Ridgewood Co-Op School
Ridgewood Co-Op
Top Ridgewood Schools
Elementary Schools (K-5)
Ridgewood students attend one of six top-rated elementary schools located throughout the town. Children have the advantage of smaller class sizes and a sense of community within their neighborhood schools. On any given school day, many children and their parents walk to school through idyllic neighborhoods.
Somerville Elementary School
Somerville Elementary School
http://somerville.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Hawes Elementary School
Hawes Elementary School
http://hawes.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Willard Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
http://willard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Travell Elementary School
Travell Elementary School
http://travell.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Orchard Elementary School
Orchard Elementary School
http://orchard.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Ridge Elementary School
Ridge Elementary School
http://ridge.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Middle Schools (6-8)
Ridgewood students go to one of two middle schools, one on each side of town.
George Washington Middle School
George Washington Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Ridgewood High School (9-12)
Ridgewood Public Schools – Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood High School
All Ridgewood students attend the prestigious public high school, which offers rigorous classes, special education services, various electives, and multiple Advanced Placement Options. A majority of graduates continue onto impressive colleges and noteworthy careers. Above all, Ridgewood High School boasts a several options for a student to take pride in his or her own education as they prepare to leave home for their next chapters.
https://rhs.ridgewood.k12.nj.us/
Before and After Care
Ridgewood Public Schools uses the AlphaBEST program for trustworthy and enriching care options both before and after school at our school buildings. Enrollment is open for the 2023-2024 school year now.
AlphaBEST Before/After Care through Ridgewood Public Schools
https://www.alphabest.org/ridgewoodnj/
Family Friendly Neighborhoods in Ridgewood NJ
With these award winning academic facilities and programs, it is no wonder that Ridgewood is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and raise a family in Bergen County.
Click for more glowing reviews about living in Ridgewood here: Ridgewood Top Place to Live
To read more about living in Ridgewood, click here: Living in Ridgewood
Contact the Gubb Team to make Ridgewood your hometown today. Our schools are just one of the many reasons to love life in this village.
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