Ridgewood Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Ridgewood Public Schools has an estimated six thousand students and 400 teachers and instructors. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,150 | $56,690 - $100,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,260 | $59,420 - $101,900 |
| High School Teacher | $79,460 | $60,150 - $103,490 |
| PE Teacher | $82,860 | $34,470 - $119,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays the average salary for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,750 | $28,230-$78,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $89,350 | $45,720-$165,690 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,650 | $100,070 - $170,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,580 | $51,570 - $105,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Ridgewood Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,108 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $29,398 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ridgewood Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ridgewood Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Ridgewood Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 419 | 428 | 437 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 172 | 230 | 235 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 157 | 140 | 142 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 70 | 57 | 59 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 171 | 259 | 251 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Ridgewood Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 364 | 364 | 357 |
| District Support Staff | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 31 | 39 | 37 |
| Student Support Staff | 46 | 49 | 46 |
| Other Support Staff | 23 | 238 | 237 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 13 | 11 |
Ridgewood Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ridgewood Public Schools manages 10 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Glen Rock Borough School District (6 Schools)
- Midland Park Borough School District (3 Schools)
- Waldwick Borough School District (4 Schools)
- Fair Lawn Borough School District (9 Schools)
- Westwood Regional School District (6 Schools)
Ridgewood Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School 335 North Van Dien Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2780 |
6-8 | 54 | 750 |
| George Washington Middle School 155 Washington Place Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2790 |
6-8 | 56 | 667 |
| Glen School 865 East Glen Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 251-3140 |
PK-PK | 7 | 36 |
| Hawes School 531 Stevens Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2720 |
KG-5 | 28 | 409 |
| Orchard School 230 Demarest St Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2730 |
KG-5 | 25 | 317 |
| Ridge School 325 West Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 (201) 670-2740 |
KG-5 | 34 | 497 |
| Ridgewood High School 627 East Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2800 |
9-12 | 135 | 1,703 |
| Somerville School 45 South Pleasant Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2750 |
KG-5 | 36 | 477 |
| Travell School 340 Bogert Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2760 |
KG-5 | 27 | 360 |
| Willard School 601 Morningside Rd Ridgewood NJ 07451 (201) 670-2770 |
KG-5 | 34 | 506 |