Ridgefield Park Public School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Ridgefield Park Public School District

The Ridgefield Park Public School District serves students from preschool through twelfth grade in Bergen County, New Jersey. The district is comprised of four schools: three elementary schools and one combined junior-senior high school. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with White students as the next largest group, followed by Asian and Black students. The community it serves is a single village, Ridgefield Park, where the typical home value falls below the county median and the area is densely settled, with a mix of older single-family homes and multifamily housing.

Academically, the district’s performance on state assessments presents a mixed picture. In English language arts, a majority of students in grades three through eight scored at or above proficiency, with the share climbing steadily from about half of third graders to well over half of eighth graders. This upward trajectory suggests that reading and writing skills develop well as students move through the middle grades. Math results are softer. Proficiency rates are lower across every tested grade, hovering around half or less of students meeting the bar in grades three through seven, and dropping sharply at eighth grade. Science results, which are tested in grades five and eight, are the weakest area: fewer than half of students reached proficiency at both levels, with a steep drop in eighth grade. Overall, the district’s combined proficiency index places it in the bottom quarter among the roughly seventy Bergen County districts that reported data. A parent looking for a peer context should note that this is a measured gap in academic outcomes relative to the county’s generally high-performing districts.

The district’s spending per pupil is in the upper half among Bergen County districts, indicating a meaningful investment in students. However, the chronic absenteeism rate is elevated, also falling in the bottom quarter among county districts. This is a signal that a substantial portion of students are missing enough school days to affect learning, and a parent may want to ask the district about attendance support programs.

Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School serves the district’s secondary students. The older grades show a significant enrollment bulge in eleventh grade, which may reflect a change in cohort size or a pattern of students entering the district later. The high school graduation rate was not available in the data provided, so a family considering the district should seek this number directly from the school or state report card.

Program offerings such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual enrollment courses were not included in the profile. A parent interested in those pathways should ask the high school what is available. Similarly, data on class sizes, teacher experience, and student support staffing was not reported here.

The housing context is important for a family considering a move. Ridgefield Park’s home values are below the average for Bergen County, which may make it a more accessible entry point into the county’s real estate market. Rental costs, while lower than the mortgage equivalent in the current interest rate environment, still consume a notable share of income. The county’s housing market remains active, with homes selling relatively quickly and prices holding steady.

The district brief turned up no recent major changes such as a new superintendent, a bond referendum, or a boundary redrawing. This absence of news is not unusual for a stable district, but it means a parent should rely on direct inquiry with the schools for current initiatives or upcoming shifts.

For a family weighing this district, the academic data points to an opportunity to engage with school leadership about how the district is addressing the gaps in math and science proficiency, especially as students approach high school. The English language arts results are a relative strength. The community itself is a compact village with a strong borough identity, a commuter-friendly location near the Hackensack River and major highways, and a tax base that supports the district’s per-pupil spending.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,144

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 67%

Black 5%

White 18%

Asian 8%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

53%

Gr 4

46%

62%

Gr 5

48%

72%

Gr 6

62%

63%

Gr 7

59%

62%

Gr 8

55%

79%

Math

Gr 3

56%

53%

Gr 4

39%

47%

Gr 5

41%

49%

Gr 6

48%

50%

Gr 7

37%

44%

Gr 8

36%

34%

Science

Gr 5

27%

42%

Gr 8

18%

22%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lincoln Elementary School

Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School

Grant Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 6

41%

Grade 7

35%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

54%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

68%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$588,753

Year-over-year change+0.4%

vs. state typical1.03x

vs. national typical1.60x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07660	Ridgefield Park	$589K	+0.4%	100.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,114/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
07660	Ridgefield Park	$2,114	—	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,971/mo

Home price / national median income7.0x

Annual rent / national median income30.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$857/mo

Market Activity: Bergen County

Median listing price$799,000

Median listing price YoY-0.1%

Median price per sq ft$417

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.7%

Median days on market25.5 days

Median days on market YoY+6.3%

Active listings1,549

Active listings YoY+20.4%

New listings1,132

New listings YoY+11.4%

Pending listings270

Pending listings YoY+18.9%

Hotness: median listing price$799,000

Supply score97.6

Supply score YoY+0.2%

Demand score66.5

Demand score YoY-3.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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