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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Ridgewood at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Ridgewood Public School District
5,557 students | RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 10 schools
Reviews From Schools in Ridgewood
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July 31, 2025
This school hates their students. The director is incompetent and responds to criticism with legal threats. Don’t send your child here.
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Holmstead School
Parent / Guardian
February 24, 2025
My kid has special needs and attends Hawes from Kindergarten. From the minute I met Principle Stovell I knew my kid was in good hands. And I was not wrong. The care, professionalism and love he is... More
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Hawes Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
December 10, 2024
There are so many reasons why you shouldn't send your child to this school. First, the education is below state standards. They dumb the kids down to keeps their ratings high. Second, the quality of... More
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Holmstead School