Best Elementary Schools in Ridgewood
The top elementary schools in Ridgewood, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. A.C.E. Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus leads with 63/100, followed by P.S. 81Q Jean Paul Richter and P.S. 088 Seneca. 9 elementary schools in Ridgewood in total.
The ranking
1
A.C.E. Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus55-20 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
2
P.S. 81Q Jean Paul Richter559 Cypress Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
3
P.S. 088 Seneca60-85 CATALPA AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
4
P.S. 071 Forest62-85 FOREST AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
5
P.S. 068 Cambridge59-09 SAINT FELIX AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
6
Learners and Leaders378 Seneca Avenue
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
7
P.S. 23917-15 WEIRFIELD STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
8
Not ratedNotre Dame Catholic Academy62-22 61 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
9
Not ratedRobert E. Peary School16-66 HANCOCK STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in Ridgewood?
- A.C.E. Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks highest by our overall rating (63/100), ahead of P.S. 81Q Jean Paul Richter. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many elementary schools are in Ridgewood?
- There are 9 elementary schools in Ridgewood.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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