For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 654 students in Ridgefield, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in Ridgefield, NJ is Slocum Skewes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgefield, NJ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Ridgefield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ridgefield, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slocum Skewes School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Gr: 3-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ridgefield, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ridgefield, NJ include Slocum Skewes School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ridgefield?
1 public middle schools are located in Ridgefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield?
Ridgefield public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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