Best Schools in Ridgewood, New York
11 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Ridgewood by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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PS 88 Seneca
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 71 Forest
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
PS 68 Cambridge
Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ridgewood for 2026 are PS 88 Seneca (7.3/10), PS 71 Forest (7.1/10), and PS 68 Cambridge (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$842,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$842,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.1/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ridgewood schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ridgewood schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ridgewood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS 88 Seneca | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | PS 71 Forest | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | PS 68 Cambridge | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Grover Cleveland High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | PS 239 | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Is 93 Ridgewood | 3.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $87,365
- Median home value
- $842,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Avg commute
- 43 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 30%
18% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ridgewood compares
New York rank
#420 of 473
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below New York avg (6.4)
Median household income
$87k
94% of New York median
Schools in this city
11
New York City Geographic District #24 runs 89% of Ridgewood's public schools
Ridgewood touches 2 districts, but New York City Geographic District #24 is the one most addresses actually attend.
New York City Geographic District #24 accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.7 to 7.3 — the spread is inside Ridgewood, not a citywide average.
- New York City Geographic District #248 public · 89%
- Nyc Special Schools - District 751 public · 11%
About Schools in Ridgewood, New York
Ridgewood, New York is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.6 out of 10, schools in Ridgewood show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ridgewood is PS 88 Seneca with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ridgewood is served by 2 school districts: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. These districts collectively serve 50,843 students.
Ridgewood's community shows 34% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $87,365. The poverty rate in the area is 11.5%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 687 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 516 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | 475 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 556 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 5 | 596 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 6 | 410 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Matthias Catholic AcademyPrivate 134 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Notre Dame Catholic AcademyPrivate 186 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 602 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 996 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,536 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
Schools in Ridgewood
Ridgewood, New York · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$87,365
Median Home Value
$842,800
Median Rent
$1,959/mo
Population
103,865
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
43 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Community Profile
Ridgewood has a median household income of $87,365. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $842,800, with a median rent of $1,959/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.5%. The average commute in the area is 43 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New York
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Ridgewood, New York
How many schools are in Ridgewood, New York?
Ridgewood has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ridgewood, New York?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ridgewood is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ridgewood, New York?
The top-ranked school in Ridgewood on MySchoolScout is PS 88 Seneca with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ridgewood, New York?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ridgewood on MySchoolScout is PS 88 Seneca with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Ridgewood, New York?
The top-ranked middle school in Ridgewood on MySchoolScout is Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Ridgewood, New York?
The top-ranked high school in Ridgewood on MySchoolScout is Grover Cleveland High School with a composite score of 5.6/10.
How many school districts serve Ridgewood, New York?
Ridgewood is served by 2 school districts: New York City Geographic District #24, Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
What is the education level in Ridgewood, New York?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in Ridgewood have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ridgewood, New York?
The median household income in Ridgewood is approximately $87,365 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ridgewood, New York?
Yes, Ridgewood has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Matthias Catholic Academy with a score of 6.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ridgewood, New York?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ridgewood is 13.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ridgewood, New York?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.