River Edge Schools Competitors

Established in 1894, the Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, have a long-standing history of delivering a high-quality education focused on maximizing the unique potential of every learner. Our vision is to inspire a passion for lifelong learning within each student and to prepare them for future success in the 21st-century workplace by fostering and nurturing critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and resilience. Ridgewood is the largest single-town school system in Bergen County. The district comprises ten schools: one preschool, six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), and one high school (9-12). Instruction and school services are provided by approximately 620 contracted employees, and 78% of the district's teachers possess a master’s degree or higher. The expertise and dedication of the faculty and staff are reflected in their ongoing commitment to professional growth and cumulative years of service to the students of Ridgewood. The innovative and robust program of studies, along with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, provides students with a challenging yet supportive learning environment. The district is continually recognized with awards and accolades for school and individual achievements in all areas from academics to arts to athletics. A broad array of extracurricular activities tap into each student’s unique potential and enrich the overall experience, providing outlets to explore and cultivate talents and interests.

The Elisabeth Morrow School is an independent day school serving children age two through eighth grade from more than 55 communities throughout New Jersey and New York. Its mission is to provide exemplary academics and character development in a diverse and inclusive child-centered community, inspiring students to become curious scholars, ethical leaders, and global citizens.

The Marlboro Township Public School district is intensely committed to providing an exemplary public education that invites and assists all students to achieve their individual potentials. In partnership with parents and the Marlboro community, and building on the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards, we are dedicated to creating life-long learners with the skills, competencies and confidence both to meet the challenges of secondary and post-secondary education and to meaningfully participate as productive, ethical, responsible and respectful citizens of an increasingly diverse and interdependent world.