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2 schools in River Edge School District

New Jersey · 1,171 students · 1 city

River Edge School District reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,171 New Jersey students (2 elementary).

4-year change in River Edge School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,171
-79 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How River Edge School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,171#280 of 372#6,349 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#353 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#340 of 370#3,041 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
1.5%#354 of 369#8,139 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
67.8%#53 of 298#652 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside River Edge School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,194 to 1,171 students (down 2%) and from 90 to 91 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Cherry Hill SchoolRiver EdgeElementaryPK-06697
Roosevelt SchoolRiver EdgeElementaryKG-06474

About River Edge School District

River Edge School District operates 2 public schools across New Jersey, collectively instructing roughly 1,171 students.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 6%: 1,250 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,171 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for River Edge School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in River Edge School District?
River Edge School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 1,171 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in River Edge School District?
River Edge School District includes 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in River Edge School District?
Cherry Hill School is the largest public school in River Edge School District by enrollment, with approximately 697 students.
What grade levels does River Edge School District serve?
River Edge School District serves students from pre-K through grade 6 across 2 schools.