For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,232 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 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood Ridge, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Wood-ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 4-6
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 522 students
Wood Ridge, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Windsor Rd
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: 7-8
| 200 students
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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (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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