River Dell Regional School District

230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661-1504
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

River Dell Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,598 students in River Dell Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in River Dell Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,598 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

River Dell Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#66 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
38%
76%
49%
43%
23%
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
54%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,172 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,857
$27,031
Spending / Student
$25,172
$25,924

Best River Dell Regional School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Dell Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
River Dell Regional High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,598 students.
What is the rank of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District is ranked #65 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Dell Regional School District?
54% of River Dell Regional School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Dell Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,172 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 1,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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