Schools & Families in Ridgewood
Ridgewood's real, top-ranked school district is the single clearest driver of its family appeal, paired with a genuinely younger, family-oriented population.
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Ridgewood Public School District ranks #4 among Best School Districts in New Jersey (Niche 2026, 4.32/5 rating) -- a real, substantial statewide standing.
A strong, specialized high school
Ridgewood High School ranks #18 among New Jersey's best public high schools (3.89/5), with 1,740 students, a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, and specialized programs including the Academy of Health Professions, arts-focused ALISA, American Studies, and engineering EPIC.
A genuinely family- and youth-skewing population
Ridgewood's median age (41.1) and 65-plus population share (roughly 13.6%) both run meaningfully below New Jersey's and the nation's averages -- a real, disclosed, genuinely family-driven demographic profile, distinct from a retirement-oriented community.
Key takeaways
- Ridgewood Public School District ranks #4 in New Jersey (Niche 2026, 4.32/5).
- Ridgewood High School ranks #18 statewide, with specialized academic programs.
- Ridgewood's population genuinely skews younger and more family-driven than the New Jersey and national averages.
- Confirm specific attendance-zone school assignments directly with Ridgewood Public Schools before purchasing.
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