Best River Edge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,744 students in River Edge, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,440 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in River Edge, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public schools in River Edge, NJ are Cherry Hill School, Roosevelt School and River Dell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

River Edge, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in River Edge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).