Orchard Elementary School vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Ridge Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | Orchard Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Ridge Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 1,479 | #67 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #182 of 50,301 | #226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.0 vs 93.6).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.6% vs 5.2%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 348.
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 Orchard Elementary School better than Ridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orchard Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Elementary School: 348. Ridge Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Orchard Elementary School is 53rd of 1,479 and Ridge Elementary School is 67th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).