Very Good
#813 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 33% in state
Ridge and Valley Charter School
Elementary School · Ridge and Valley Charter School · Blairstown, NJ
A charter elementary school in Blairstown, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1234 STATE ROUTE 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825
- Math 37% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge and Valley Charter School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
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 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ridge and Valley Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,355
Median home value
$410,700
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairstown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Hope Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 135 | 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.
Ridge and Valley Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ridge and Valley Charter School is listed in Ridge and Valley Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge and Valley Charter School
Ridge and Valley Charter School is a public elementary school in Blairstown, NJ, part of Ridge and Valley Charter School, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge and Valley Charter School
What grades does Ridge and Valley Charter School serve?
Ridge and Valley Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ridge and Valley Charter School?
Ridge and Valley Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge and Valley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge and Valley Charter School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge and Valley Charter School rank in NJ?
Ridge and Valley Charter School ranks #813 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ridge and Valley Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge and Valley Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ridge and Valley Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge and Valley Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridge and Valley Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ridge and Valley Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ridge and Valley Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ridge and Valley Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge and Valley Charter School?
20.0% of students at Ridge and Valley Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (908) 362-1114
- Area population (ZIP 07825)
- 9,271
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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 07825; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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