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Shaler Academy

455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shaler Academy serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shaler Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shaler Academy's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Shaler Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
11%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
3%
14%
White
23%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shaler Academy?
177 students attend Shaler Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Shaler Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaler Academy offer ?
Shaler Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaler Academy part of?
Shaler Academy is part of Ridgefield School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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