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4 schools in Ridgefield

New Jersey · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Ridgefield, New Jersey total 4, collectively serving roughly 1,532 students (an average of about 383 per campus).

7-year change in Ridgefield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,532
-124 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 33%
% Hispanic
51%
was 37%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
19%
was 26%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bergen Boulevard SchoolElementary01-03187
Ridgefield Memorial High SchoolHigh09-12512
Shaler AcademyElementaryPK-02179
Slocum Skewes SchoolMiddle03-08654

About Ridgefield

Across Ridgefield, New Jersey, 4 public schools teaches about 1,532 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 383, lower than the state mean of about 540.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 1,656 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,532 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 37% to 51% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ridgefield discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield, New Jersey has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,532 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ridgefield?
Slocum Skewes School is the largest public school in Ridgefield by enrollment, with approximately 654 students.
What school districts serve Ridgefield?
Ridgefield public schools are operated by Ridgefield School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Ridgefield cover?
Public schools in Ridgefield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.