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Schools in Ramsey · Ramsey Borough School District

Ramsey’s public schools outscore 81% of New Jersey districts

Math proficiency in Ramsey’s districts is 63%, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ramsey, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#64of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
71%
▲ 22 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 28 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 4 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$34.7K
▲ 22% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.4
NJ 11.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
2,310 students on the public path
In brief

Ramsey’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $34,722 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Eric S. Smith Middle School, then Ramsey High School. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Don Bosco Preparatory High School (private) and Academy of Saint Paul (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ramsey’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 81% of New Jersey school districts, #64 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (296)Better than 85%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,387 test results and a graduating class of 216 could put Ramsey anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Ramsey’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,388 in math, 1,386 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ramsey, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
6–8Eric S. Smith Middle SchoolRamsey Borough School DistrictA−
9–12Ramsey High SchoolRamsey Borough School DistrictA−

Ramsey’s public schools are run by Ramsey Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Ramsey Borough School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,310 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 9.4 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$34,722NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%
State average 48.6% · 1386 students tested
Math63%
State average 35.5% · 1388 students tested

Ramsey vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Ramsey’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RamseyA−Ramsey Borough
MahwahA−Mahwah Township
AllendaleA+Allendale Borough PK–8 · Northern Highlands Regional 9–12
Upper Saddle RiverA+Upper Saddle River Borough PK–8 · Northern Highlands Regional 9–12

Every school in Ramsey

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ramseyby address
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A
331 students10:1Rate it →
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A−
302 students10:1Rate it →
John Y Dater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 4–5
A
325 students9:1Rate it →
Eric S. Smith Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
613 students9:1Rate it →
Ramsey High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
739 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic · All-boys
786 students7:1Rate it →
Academy of Saint Paul
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
211 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Ramsey’s schools

Are Ramsey’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ramsey children attend outscore 81% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #64 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ramsey in?

Ramsey Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,310 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ramsey kids go to high school?

Ramsey High School, with 739 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Ramsey’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Ramsey Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Ramsey spend per student?

$34,722 in Ramsey Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ramsey?

Yes: Don Bosco Preparatory High School (catholic · all-boys, grades 9–12, 786 students) and Academy of Saint Paul (Catholic, grades PK–8, 211 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.