Very Good
#744 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 30% in state
Based on limited data
Shaler Academy
Elementary School · Ridgefield School District · Ridgefield, NJ
A Ridgefield School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
455 SHALER BOULEVARD, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
- 7.7:1 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.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaler Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield), 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
$115,676
Median home value
$609,700
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Skewes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–9 | 0.4 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Bergen Boulevard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Number Three SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Apple Montessori School of Cliffside ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 3 | 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.
Ridgefield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $30,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaler Academy is listed in Ridgefield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaler Academy
Shaler Academy is a public elementary school in Ridgefield, NJ, part of Ridgefield School District, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #744 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaler Academy
What grades does Shaler Academy serve?
Shaler Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaler Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaler Academy rank in NJ?
Shaler Academy ranks #744 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Shaler Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaler Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shaler Academy a charter school?
No, Shaler Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaler Academy a Title I school?
No, Shaler Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaler Academy?
40.1% of students at Shaler Academy 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (201) 313-2476
- Area population (ZIP 07657)
- 11,439
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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.
- 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 07657; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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