Orchard Elementary School

230 DEMAREST ST RIDGEWOOD NJ 07451

Top 25% School in new jersey

Ranked 4 of 10 in new jersey

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About Orchard Elementary School

Orchard Elementary School, a high performing elementary school, educates about 352 kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students with the assistance of about 29 full-time certified classroom instructors—resulting in a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. Academic success is high: about 87% of students meet or surpass state proficiency in reading and math, reflecting strong school performance, academic excellence, and ranking the school among New Jersey's top public elementaries in terms of student outcomes. The student population is diverse: approximately 58 % White, 16 % Asian, 14 % Hispanic, 9 % multiracial, and 2 % Black, with approximately 6 % eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Staff consists of one full-time school counselor and seasoned teachers—almost all fully certified and with minimal turnover. Located in Ridgewood—an upscale Bergen County village—the median home price is around $883,000, indicative of the area's prosperity. Orchard Elementary combines rigorous academics, dedicated staff, reasonable class sizes, and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere grounded in community involvement, making it one of the best classical schools in Ridgewood.

Contact Information

Address

230 DEMAREST ST RIDGEWOOD NJ 07451

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Phone

(201) 670-2730

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
346
Total Students
$95134
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Orchard Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

4

of 10 in new jersey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM- 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.1%
Asian 14.7%
Hispanic 13.9%
Black 2.3%
Two+ Races 9%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.1%
Asian
14.7%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
2.3%
Two+ Races
9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 346
50%
173 Female
50%
173 Male

Student Population

346 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

297 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Kindergarten students at Orchard Elementary will be stars at their performance on Thursday, June 5, from 9:00–9:45 a.m. Parents are invited—doors will open at 8:55 a.m. There will be no CBA that day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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