the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, for families in Bergen County looking for top-tier education, the 2025 Best Schools and Districts list from Niche.com offers some encouraging news. Many schools in the area ranked among the best in New Jersey, with Northern Valley Regional High School District leading the pack. This annual report, released by the education platform Niche.com, uses a blend of data, including test scores, graduation rates, and reviews from students, parents, and alumni, to help families decide where to live and send their children to school.
The Northern Valley Regional High School District in Demarest, which serves communities like Closter, Demarest, and Old Tappan, claimed the number one spot for New Jersey. Ridgewood and Glen Rock were not far behind, solidifying Bergen County’s reputation for excellent schools.
Ridgewood, Glen Rock, and More Bergen County Standouts
Ridgewood Public School District ranked at number four, continuing its trend of high rankings in New Jersey. Glen Rock and nearby districts, including Tenafly, River Dell, and Mahwah, were also in the top 25.
Here’s a snapshot of the top-ranked districts in New Jersey according to Niche, along with their grades:
- Northern Valley Regional High School District — A+
- Princeton Public Schools — A+
- Millburn Township School District — A+
- Ridgewood Public School District — A+
- West Windsor-Plainsboro School District — A+
- Tenafly Public School District — A+
- Summit Public School District — A+
- Mountain Lakes School District — A+
- School District of the Chathams — A+
- Haddonfield Public Schools — A+
- Moorestown Township Public Schools — A+
- Livingston Board of Education School District — A+
- New Providence School District — A+
- Bernards Township School District — A+
- South Brunswick School District — A+
- Morris Hills Regional School District — A+
- West Essex Regional School District — A+
- West Morris Regional High School District — A+
- Westfield Public School District — A+
- Somerset Hills Regional School District — A+
- River Dell Regional School District — A
- Rutherford School District — A
- Mahwah Township Public School District — A
- Glen Ridge Public School District — A
- Pascack Valley Regional High School District — A
Niche’s rankings distinguish themselves by incorporating reviews from stakeholders alongside hard data, using U.S. Department of Education sources to evaluate teachers, resources, and facilities. For those looking to move to New Jersey or to simply understand the local educational landscape, these rankings provide a holistic view of each district’s strengths.
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