Overview

Ridge Street Elementary School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering 3 sports. It is one of 73 schools in The Newark Public School District.
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School Rating

Ridge Street Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

735 Ridge Street
Newark, NJ 07104
School leader: Mr David DeOliveira
(973) 268-5210
(973) 268-5283
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