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5 schools in Glen Ridge

New Jersey · Public K-12

Of the 5 public K-12 schools in Glen Ridge, combined enrollment is roughly 1,746 students (an average of 349 per campus).

7-year change in Glen Ridge

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,746
-152 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 75%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
10%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central SchoolElementaryPK-02127
Forest Avenue SchoolElementaryPK-02127
Glen Ridge High SchoolHigh07-12799
Linden Avenue SchoolElementaryPK-02153
Ridgewood Avenue SchoolElementary03-06540

About Glen Ridge

Glen Ridge is a sparse New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,746 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 4 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 349, noticeably below the state mean of about 540.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,746 students, shrank 8% from the 1,898 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Glen Ridge discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Glen Ridge?
Glen Ridge, New Jersey has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,746 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Glen Ridge?
Glen Ridge has 4 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Glen Ridge?
Glen Ridge High School is the largest public school in Glen Ridge by enrollment, with approximately 799 students.
What school districts serve Glen Ridge?
Glen Ridge public schools are operated by Glen Ridge Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Glen Ridge cover?
Public schools in Glen Ridge serve students from pre-K through grade 12.