Central School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028 · Glen Ridge Public School District
#1221 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#33484 of 50,301 nationally
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary located in Glen Ridge, in the Glen Ridge Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 127 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1221st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 127.
There are 5 schools in Glen Ridge; Central School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ridgewood Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
540 students · 105 m away
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,055 students · 380 m away
Glen Ridge High School
Glen Ridge · Public high · Grades 7–12
799 students · 403 m away
Glenfield Middle School
Montclair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students · 973 m away
Linden Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
153 students · 1.0 km away
Charles H. Bullock School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 1.4 km away
Fairview Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students · 1.5 km away
Watsessing Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
333 students · 1.6 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
352 students · 1.7 km away
Nishuane Elementary School
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
377 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Forest Avenue School
Glen Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
127 students
Stow Creek Township School
Bridgeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
127 students
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Collingswood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
128 students
Nokomis School
Medford Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
126 students
Bay Head Elementary
Bay Head · Public elementary · Grades K–8
125 students
Atlantic Avenue
Haddon Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
125 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central School a good school?
Central School has a Success Index (US) of 37.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1221 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central School rank in New Jersey?
Central School ranks #1221 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #33484 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central School?
Central School had 127 students in 2025.
Is Central School a elementary school or a high school?
Central School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.