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Central School

180 Hillside Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Central School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Central School's student population of 136 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
4%
14%
White
65%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central School?
136 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Glen Ridge 51爆料 District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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