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Demarest NJ, the Northern Valley Regional High School District, based in Demarest, has been ranked as the top school district in New Jersey in Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings, released Monday. Ridgewood secured the 4th spot, and Tenafly came in 6th.
Out of 388 New Jersey school districts, Northern Valley Regional stood out, earning an A+ overall grade. Niche, a platform that evaluates K-12 schools and colleges nationwide, ranked over 11,000 school districts across the U.S.
Northern Valley Regional High School District: A+ Across the Board
Niche’s report card for Northern Valley Regional High School District (NVRHSD) shines in various categories:
- Academics: A+
- Teachers: A+
- Clubs and Activities: A
- Sports: A
- Resources and Facilities: B+
- Diversity: B
- College Prep: A+
- Administration: A+
- Food: A+
The district, which serves 2,053 students across three schools, offers robust Career and Technical Education programs and numerous dual-enrollment options with institutions like Bergen Community College, NJIT, Seton Hall, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. These partnerships give students a head start on college-level coursework and vocational training.
Rave Reviews from Students and Parents
Students, parents, and teachers have lauded NVRHSD’s academic rigor and supportive environment. One current student praised the “amazing courses” and “excellent” teachers who offer free tutoring to help students succeed.
A parent echoed these sentiments, highlighting the district’s focus on academic achievement and school spirit. “Both students and teachers are motivated to achieve academically,” the parent said, adding that the district also excels in fostering a strong sense of community through sports and extracurricular activities.
Top 10 School Districts in New Jersey
Along with Northern Valley Regional, other school districts making the top 10 in New Jersey include:
- 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+)
Northern Valley Regional’s rise to the top of the rankings reflects its commitment to excellence in education, fostering an environment where students are equipped with the tools they need for both academic and personal success.
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That’s bullshit report, and there’s no way that Ridgewood is a better school than Tenafly . Here we go, thumbs down all the crybabies reply.
Sing it with me, Loooowered Expectaaaatiooooons
The Northern Valley district is comprised of 8 towns…Demarest, Closter, Haworth, Old Tappan, Norwood, Northvale, Harrington Park, and Rockleigh.
Tenafly has quite a few students from Alpine…$$$.
https://www.niche.com/k12/d/ridgewood-public-school-district-nj/
the only two categories that Ridgewood did not get an A+ in were diversity and facilities.
Ridgewood received a B in diversity.
Here are the demographics for Ridgewood:
https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/ridgewood/demographics
So, if you take your 67% proficiency in math, and put two and two together, you’ll quickly realize all of the other grades Ridgewood received must be equally bogus.
One of the worst college processes of any high school.. Terrible if not non existent relationships with regional reps.
Get urself a college coach asap
Yep
Inadequate at best
And person who knew the most left to be the principal at GW…yikes
Sorry, yes I want time. Ridgewood was one of the best, not now no f’in way. is it a good school yes, but and we mean, but you talk to anyone that’s in the education business and they will tell you the school is overrated. Remember the Board of Education, the mayor council, the real estate group, the women’s club, and fellow Democrats sleep all in the same bed, and donate a lot of money to the sports group, and then they back certain individuals with big money. At times they work behind the drapes. I’ve been around long time. I know all the bullshit. Remember, I worked in the cemetery. I know where the skeletons are and I’ll put them there and why.
The school is overrated, sure. But look at the students, also largely mediocre. So, it works.
If we’re “failing” in demography no need to worry. It is on the way. Those who pay attention should have noticed. High density building and widespread wokeness will definitely get RW there in a short time. BUT, this approach will have its side effects including school quality, safety issues and overall quality of life decline. There is a reason why ppl leave NYC hoods and come to live in suburbs. The other day I was driving down from HHK train station toward N Maple Ave, I noticed someone with his pants down peeing by the little cemetery next to the parking lot without a care in the world. I’ve seen other city street characters in town who behave erratically and scream on their phones etc. It is not a good feeling.
Not to worry. They will put up a “No peeing” sign and that will solve the problem.
Just like Glen Rock thinks that putting up a “No Firearms” sign will prevent another incident at the basketball courts when certain demographics show up……………………..