Below Average
#2297 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Central School
Elementary School · Glen Ridge Public School District · Glen Ridge, NJ
A Glen Ridge Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
180 Hillside Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$246,500
Median home value
$725,600
Median rent
$2,395/mo
College educated
82.7%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Charles H. Bullock SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Glen Ridge Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central School is listed in Glen Ridge Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary school in Glen Ridge, NJ, part of Glen Ridge Public School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,297 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in NJ?
Central School ranks #2,297 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (973) 707-5080
- Area population (ZIP 07028)
- 8,002
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07028; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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