Ridge and Valley Charter School

Located at 1234 State Route 94 in Frelinghuysen, New Jersey, Ridge and Valley Charter School is an active, independent public charter district providing tailored education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in a rural distant community within the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area, this single-school district offers an intimate, focused environment for elementary and middle school learners. Operating autonomously as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the school fosters a continuous, foundational learning path across nine grade levels, preparing young scholars for their eventual transition to secondary education.

The district serves a compact student body of 134 children, maintaining balanced cohort sizes of approximately 13 to 17 students per grade level. The student body—comprising 71 female and 63 male students representing diverse cultural backgrounds—is supported by a remarkably robust staffing model. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, 5 instructional aides, and 16 support personnel bringing the total staff to 57 full-time equivalents, the school delivers a highly individualized learning experience with exceptionally low student-to-staff ratios. Prospective parents, community members, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the school directly at (908) 362-1114 or visiting their official website at www.ridgeandvalley.org.