For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 957 students in Ringwood, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 280 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Ringwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ringwood, NJ are Peter Cooper School, Eleanor G. Hewitt and Martin J. Ryerson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ringwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ringwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peter Cooper School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Roger Court
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Gr: K-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Eleanor G. Hewitt
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
266 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Gr: 4-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Martin J. Ryerson School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Valley Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Robert Erskine School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Erskine Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7500
Gr: K-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ringwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Ringwood, NJ include Peter Cooper School, Eleanor G. Hewitt and Martin J. Ryerson School.
How many public schools are located in Ringwood?
4 public schools are located in Ringwood.
What percentage of students in Ringwood go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Ringwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ringwood?
Ringwood public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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