Bergen Boulevard School vs Shaler Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Boulevard School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
187 students
Shaler Academy
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
179 students
| Measure | Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield, New Jersey | Shaler Academy Ridgefield, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,479 | #699 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12254 of 50,301 | #11120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 187 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaler Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.6).
- •Shaler Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 49.7%).
- •Bergen Boulevard School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.0).
- •Bergen Boulevard School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 179.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bergen Boulevard School better than Shaler Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shaler Academy ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bergen Boulevard School and Shaler Academy?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Boulevard School: 187. Shaler Academy: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Boulevard School and Shaler Academy rank in New Jersey?
Bergen Boulevard School is 734th of 1,479 and Shaler Academy is 699th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).