For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,289 students in Wood Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Wood Ridge, NJ are Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School, Wood-ridge Intermediate School and Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood Ridge, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wood Ridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood Ridge, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Wood Ridge Ave
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Gr: PK-3 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Wood-ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 First Street
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Gr: 4-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Hackensack St
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Gr: 7-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wood Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Wood Ridge, NJ include Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School, Wood-ridge Intermediate School and Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wood Ridge?
3 public schools are located in Wood Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood Ridge?
Wood Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wood Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wood Ridge include: Wood-ridge Intermediate School vs. Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School, Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School vs. Wood-ridge Intermediate School, Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School vs. Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
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