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.

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.