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9 schools in Ridgewood

New York · Public K-12

9 public K-12 schools, 6,417 students, one city. That is the Ridgewood entry on the numbers, with a mix of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Ridgewood

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,417
-1,432 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 20%
% Hispanic
71%
was 65%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
7%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUSElementaryPK-05573
GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-121,711
IS 93 RIDGEWOODMiddle06-08954
JOSEPH F QUINN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 77Middle06-08569
PS 239ElementaryPK-05414
PS 68 CAMBRIDGEElementaryPK-05455
PS 71 FORESTElementaryPK-05468
PS 88 SENECAElementaryPK-05692
ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-08581

About Ridgewood

Across Ridgewood, New York, 9 public schools hosts about 6,417 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 713, noticeably above the state mean of about 519.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 18%: 7,849 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,417 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 65% to 71%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ridgewood discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood, New York has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,417 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Ridgewood?
GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Ridgewood by enrollment, with approximately 1,711 students.
What school districts serve Ridgewood?
Ridgewood is served by 2 public school districts, including NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75.
What grade levels do public schools in Ridgewood cover?
Public schools in Ridgewood serve students from pre-K through grade 12.