Ridgewood Elementary Schools

Education is key to Ridgewood's identity. District schools frequently rank among the best in state rankings. Neighborhoods are often referred to by the local elementary school. Here is a look at the village's 7 elementary schools.

First is Glen School. It serves the one section of Ridgewood physically separated from the rest of the village by Route 17:

 

 

Ira W. Travell School serves the north- central part of Ridgewood, near the Valley Hospital.

 

Somerville Elementary School serves students in the central section of Ridgewood.

Hawes Elementary School serves the southern section of Ridgewood, bordering the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and the Saddle River. This part of town is also referred to as "The Lawns".

Now here's a look at schools serving the part of Ridgewood west of the NJ Transit rail tracks. 

The first is Orchard Elementary School. It sits quite close to the Glen Rock border.

Ridge Elementary School sits on an extensive property on the Midland Park border:

There are many playgrounds located on Ridge's extensive property:

Last but not least is Willard Elementary School, one of the oldest school buildings in the district. It serves the village's "Upper Ridgewood" section.