Ridge Street School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07104 · Newark Public School District
#1200 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#32633 of 50,301 nationally
About Ridge Street School
Ridge Street School is a public elementary school located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 593 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1200th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 593.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Ridge Street School ranks 18th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ridge Street School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ridge Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elliott Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
880 students · 404 m away
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
275 students · 518 m away
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
572 students · 549 m away
Park Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students · 689 m away
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
818 students · 817 m away
Belleville PS4
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students · 1.2 km away
Belleville PS8
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students · 1.4 km away
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
702 students · 1.6 km away
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students · 1.6 km away
Belleville PS10
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
164 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
591 students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
595 students
Joseph C. Caruso School
Keansburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
595 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ridge Street School a good school?
Ridge Street School has a Success Index (US) of 39.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1200 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 Ridge Street School rank in New Jersey?
Ridge Street School ranks #1200 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #32633 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ridge Street School?
Ridge Street School had 593 students in 2025.
Is Ridge Street School a elementary school or a high school?
Ridge Street School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ridge Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ridge Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.