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#1170 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Woodbridge Township School District · Colonia, NJ
A Woodbridge Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
720 INMAN AVENUE, Colonia, NJ 07067
- Math 55% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,301
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07067; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Frank K. HehnlyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 561 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodbridge Township School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #8 of 24
- District spending per student
- $24,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colonia, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
What grades does Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School serve?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School rank in NJ?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks #1,170 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (732) 499-6553
- Area population (ZIP 07067)
- 18,294
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07067; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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