Somerville Elementary School

Somerville Elementary School serves 385 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Ridgewood, New Jersey, with a comfortable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 supported by 29 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition for its strong academic performance, ranking #284 out of 2,475 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 89th percentile among New Jersey schools. The school demonstrates impressive academic achievement, with 85% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading across all grades.

Mathematics performance shows 73% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, reflecting solid foundational skills in core subjects. These results contribute to the school's MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10, with an academic score of 9.6 out of 10. Students benefit from dedicated instruction in a supportive learning environment where class sizes allow for meaningful teacher-student interaction.

The school's consistent performance across grade levels suggests a well-structured curriculum that builds student skills progressively from kindergarten through fifth grade. Somerville Elementary School is situated on South Pleasant Avenue in Ridgewood's large suburban setting in Bergen County, providing families with a neighborhood school that combines strong academics with the benefits of a well-established suburban community.