Ridgeway Elementary School
MANCHESTER, NJ · Manchester Township School District · Grades PK-5
913th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Ridgeway Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeway Elementary School 913th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Ridgeway Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 181 students tested
Ridgeway Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 491 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 44.2% | ▲ 31.4 pts | |
| White | 63.8% | 38.9% | ▼ 24.9 pts | |
| Black | 10.5% | 9.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ridgeway Elementary School
Typical home value $276K in zip 08759 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ridgeway Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Manchester Township Elementary SchoolManchester Township School District · 1.8 mi away968th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 2Joseph A. Citta Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 2.2 mi away1,110th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 21% - 1Lakehurst Elementary SchoolLakehurst School District · 2.8 mi away1,201st of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 3Ocean Academy Charter SchoolOcean Academy Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter939th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 32% - 6North Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.6 mi away603rd of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 49% - 3West Dover Elementary SchoolToms River Regional School District · 3.8 mi away1,002nd of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 2Oak Street Elem SchoolLakewood Township School District · 4.3 mi away1,115th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 22% - –Spruce Street Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 4.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ridgeway Elementary School in?
Ridgeway Elementary School is part of the Manchester Township School District district in MANCHESTER, New Jersey.
Is Ridgeway Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ridgeway Elementary School 913th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ridgeway Elementary School?
Hispanic 44%, White 39%, Black 10%, Two or more races 5% (491 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ridgeway Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08759 is $276K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.