For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,789 students in 07028, NJ (there are , serving 85 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07028, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07028, NJ are Ridgewood Avenue School and Glen Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 07028 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07028, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07028, NJ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Avenue School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Grades: 3-6
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Ridge High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8303
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8303
Grades: 7-12
| 811 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Hillside Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 707-5080
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 707-5080
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
287 Forest Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Linden Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Grades: PK-2
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07028, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07028, NJ include Ridgewood Avenue School and Glen Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 07028?
5 public schools are located in 07028.
What percentage of students in 07028 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07028 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07028?
07028 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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