Ridgefield Park Public School District

District Overview
Located at 65 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the Ridgefield Park Public School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within a large suburban setting of the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating four public schools, the district provides a continuous, comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a central pillar of its local community, the district maintains full operational status as an independent public school entity, offering accessible governance and transparent communication through its administration offices and district portal at rpps.net.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a vibrant student body of 2,174 learners, characterized by a culturally diverse demographic profile that predominantly includes Hispanic, White, Asian, and Black students, as well as multiracial and indigenous representations. To support academic achievement and student well-being across all grade levels, the district employs a comprehensive workforce of approximately 809 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework features over 405 full-time equivalent teachers, 81 instructional aides, and 323 support staff professionals, ensuring that students benefit from attentive instruction, dedicated classroom assistance, and strong institutional support throughout their educational journey.
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Total Schools
2,174
Total Students
405.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgefield Park Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White373
Hispanic1,466
Black106
Asian179
Two or More38
American Indian4
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    1,466 (67.4%)
  • White
    373 (17.2%)
  • Asian
    179 (8.2%)
  • Black
    106 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    38 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Ridgefield Park Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
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:4
Students:2,174*
Teachers (FTE):405.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Ridgefield Park Public School District
Found 4 Schools