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Orchard Elementary School

230 Demarest St
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Orchard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#28 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
38%
85-89%
49%
60-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
11%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Elementary School, Travell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
352 students attend Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orchard Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?
Orchard Elementary School is part of Ridgewood 51爆料 District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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