For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,834 students in Oradell, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 925 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Oradell, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oradell, NJ are Oradell Public School and River Dell Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oradell, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Oradell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oradell, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oradell Public School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Propect Avenue
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 261-1180
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 261-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
River Dell Regional High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oradell, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Oradell, NJ include Oradell Public School and River Dell Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Oradell?
2 public schools are located in Oradell.
What percentage of students in Oradell go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Oradell are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oradell?
Oradell public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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