Best 07028 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,746 students in 07028, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 07028, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07028, NJ are Ridgewood Avenue School and Glen Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07028 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07028, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07028, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Avenue School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Gr: 3-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Glen Ridge High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8303
Gr: 7-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
180 Hillside Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 707-5080
Gr: PK-2 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Avenue School
287 Forest Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Gr: PK-2 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Linden Avenue School
205 Linden Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Gr: PK-2 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07028, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07028, NJ include Ridgewood Avenue School and Glen Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 07028?
5 public schools are located in 07028.
What percentage of students in 07028 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 07028 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07028?
07028 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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