Park Ridge School District

District Overview
Located at 85 Pascack Road in Park Ridge, New Jersey, the Park Ridge School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving community within the large suburban setting of the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area. Spanning three operational schools, the district provides a seamless educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total student body of 1,179 pupils, maintaining a balanced student population that includes 577 female students and 601 male students across its primary and secondary programs. Designed to serve local families with accessible, high-quality public education, the district offers a cohesive learning environment rooted in a strong suburban community framework.

The district's operational infrastructure is backed by a robust staffing model designed to ensure personalized attention and comprehensive student support. Park Ridge School District employs approximately 490 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, including nearly 249 instructional teachers, 45 instructional aides, and over 195 dedicated support staff members. This substantial professional presence fosters an advantageous student-to-staff environment across all grade levels, accommodating diverse learning needs from early childhood education to college prep. For parents, students, and educational researchers examining suburban school performance, the district represents a fully operational, well-resourced public school system dedicated to fostering academic growth and community involvement.
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Total Schools
1,179
Total Students
249.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Ridge School District
Demographic Student Count
White826
Hispanic199
Black15
Asian80
Two or More56
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    826 (70.1%)
  • Hispanic
    199 (16.9%)
  • Asian
    80 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    56 (4.8%)
  • Black
    15 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Park Ridge School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,179*
Teachers (FTE):249.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.7
Schools in Park Ridge School District
Found 3 Schools