RIDGEFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

What RIDGEFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION does

Ridgefield Board of Education is a public governmental entity organized as a political subdivision of the State of New Jersey, responsible for governing and administering the Ridgefield Public School District in Ridgefield, Bergen County, NJ. The district provides free K-12 public education to resident families through four dedicated facilities: Bergen Boulevard School (Grades 1-2), Shaler Academy (PreK-K), Slocum Skewes School (Grades 3-8), and Ridgefield Memorial High School (Grades 9-12). It also operates specialized programs including the Learning Center for special education, the STRIVE transition program for students aged 18-21 with special needs, the Gifted and Talented program, and high school-level STEM and Business academies.

The district's operating model is funded primarily through local property taxes collected from Ridgefield residents, supplemented by state aid (including the District Repair and Improvement Project program, which awarded $165,204.86 for FY2026 capital needs) and federal funding such as the USDA Summer Nutrition Program. There is no tuition charged to resident students; ancillary fee-based programs include before/after care, summer programs, and food services. Enrollment occurs through a formal registration process via the Genesis Registration System, with out-of-district students admitted on a space-available basis. The district maintains a workforce led by Superintendent Dr. Alex Anemone, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Tamika S. DePass, Board Secretary/Business Administrator Kelvin Hiciano, and four school principals.

The district's underlying technology stack consists of conventional K-12 administrative platforms rather than proprietary or differentiated systems: Edlio powers the website and content management, Genesis serves as the student information system and parent portal for grades and attendance, Blackboard Connect delivers emergency notifications, Naviance supports college and career planning, and FamilyID handles athletic registration. Distribution is exclusively in-person instruction within Ridgefield, NJ, with parent and community communications conducted via the official website, individual school Instagram accounts, and the Blackboard Connect emergency alert system.

Name

RIDGEFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Legal name

Ridgefield Board of Education

Website

https://ridgefieldschools.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ridgefield Board of Education is a public K-12 school district governing body in Ridgefield, New Jersey, operating four schools (PreK through Grade 12) and serving resident families with tuition-free public education funded primarily by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• Gifted and talented programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ridgefield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding - District Repair and Improvement Program: The district receives state funding through the New Jersey District Repair and Improvement Project program for minor capital improvements to school buildings and infrastructure. For fiscal year 2026, the state awarded Ridgefield Public Schools $165,204.86.
2. Donations and PTA Contributions: The district accepts donations from parent organizations. The Branchville PTA donated $5,705 to the district.
3. Local Property Tax Revenue: As a public school district, Ridgefield Public Schools is primarily funded through local property taxes collected from residents of Ridgefield, NJ.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ridgefield Board of Education operates the Ridgefield Public School District, providing publicly funded Pre-K through Grade 12 instruction across four schools (Bergen Boulevard School grades 1-2, Shaler Academy PreK-K, Slocum Skewes School grades 3-8, and Ridgefield Memorial High School grades 9-12). Services are delivered to resident families and include specialized academic programs (STEM Academy, Business Academy, Gifted and Talented), special education services (Learning Center, STRIVE program for ages 18-21), athletics, health services, before/after care, food services, and emergency notifications.

Product overview

Ridgefield Public Schools is a unified public school district serving Ridgefield, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive K-12 education program across four schools: Bergen Boulevard School (grades 1-2), Shaler Academy (PreK-K), Slocum Skewes School (grades 3-8), and Ridgefield Memorial High School (grades 9-12). The district provides core educational services supplemented by specialized programs including STEM Academy and Business Academy at the high school level, the STRIVE transition program for students ages 18-21 with special needs, a Learning Center for special education services, and a Gifted and Talented program. Additional support services include health services, athletics programs, before/after care, after school programs, a mentoring program, and summer nutrition programs. The district utilizes the Genesis platform for student information management and parent portal access, Edlio for website content management, Naviance for college and career planning, Blackboard Connect for emergency notifications, and FamilyID for athletic registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ridgefield Memorial High School (RMHS) Public high school serving grades 9-12 at 555 Walnut Street, Ridgefield, NJ; offers college preparatory academics with STEM Academy, Business Academy, Academic Honor Societies, athletics, a Learning Center, and the STRIVE transition program for students ages 18-21. Intended for resident students of the Ridgefield Public School District.
• Slocum Skewes School Public middle-grades school serving grades 3-8 at 650 Prospect Street, Ridgefield, NJ; provides academic programs with extracurriculars including robotics, chess club, debate club, environmental club, and athletics. Site for before/after care offerings. Intended for resident students.
• Shaler Academy Public early childhood school serving PreK-K at 455 Shaler Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ; provides early education programs and includes a Special Education Magnet Program. Site for before/after care offerings. Intended for resident students and non-residents applying to the Special Education Magnet Program on a space-available basis.
• Bergen Boulevard School Public elementary school serving grades 1-2 at 635 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, NJ; provides foundational education for young learners. Intended for resident students.
• STEM Academy Specialized academy program at Ridgefield Memorial High School focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, with annual student induction for advanced STEM coursework. Intended for RMHS students who apply and are inducted.
• Business Academy Specialized academy program at Ridgefield Memorial High School focused on business education and career preparation, with annual induction and business-related curriculum and activities. Intended for RMHS students.
• STRIVE Program Transition program for students ages 18-21 with special needs, supporting movement from high school to adulthood via teachers, job coaches, counselors, and therapy services. Intended for Ridgefield-area young adults with IEPs.
• Learning Center Special education program providing support services for students with learning disabilities and special needs across the district schools. Intended for students with IEPs district-wide.
• Gifted and Talented Program Specialized program for academically gifted students providing enrichment and advanced learning opportunities, with complaint procedures and dedicated staff coordination. Intended for district students identified as gifted.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program at Ridgefield Memorial High School providing access and opportunity for student-athletes across multiple sports with dedicated coaches, mission focused on teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Intended for RMHS students.
• Before Care/After Care Extended day care programs offered at Slocum Skewes and Shaler Academy for before and after school supervision and activities. Intended for working families needing supervised care outside regular school hours.
• After School Program Extended learning and care program available after regular school hours with academic support, enrichment activities, and supervision. Intended for district students needing after-school engagement.
• Health Services School health services provided at each school with certified school nurses, including medication administration, health screenings, illness policies, and emergency care coordination. Intended for all district students.
• Summer Lunch Program USDA Summer Nutrition Program providing meals to students during summer break to ensure food security for eligible children. Intended for district students from eligible families.
• Mentoring Program Student mentoring program that connects students with mentors for support and guidance, including activities like bingo socials and other community-building events. Intended for district students.
• Academic Honor Societies Recognition program at Ridgefield Memorial High School for academically achieving students, including various honor society chapters for different subject areas. Intended for inducted RMHS students.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Branchville PTAminorOthers · 8 June 2026The Branchville PTA donated $5,705 to the Ridgefield Board of Education. This represents a community partnership supporting school programs and activities through parent-teacher organization contributions.
• State of New Jersey - District Repair and Improvement ProjectcoreOthers · 1 January 2026The State of New Jersey awarded Ridgefield Public Schools $165,204.86 under the District Repair and Improvement Project program for fiscal year 2026 to be used for minor capital improvements to school buildings and infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Englewood Public School District: Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district with multiple school sites, comparable PreK-12 grade structure, and similar property-tax-plus-state-aid funding model.
• Edgewater Public School District: Small Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district with comparable district size, single-borough catchment, and analogous public funding structure.
• Ridgewood Public Schools: Larger Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district operating a PreK-12 vertical across multiple schools; comparable in function and structure though larger in scale, useful as a benchmark peer.
• Fairview Public School District: Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district of comparable borough size and structure, with a PreK-12 vertical and a comparable mix of public funding sources.
• Cliffside Park School District: Neighboring Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district of similar small-borough scale; serves a comparable PreK-12 population with public elementary, middle and high schools in a single municipality.
• Bergenfield Public Schools: Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district operating multiple school sites serving a single municipality; comparable in governance structure, funding mix, and PreK-12 vertical to Ridgefield.
• Fort Lee Public Schools: Neighboring Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district with comparable grade configuration and similar borough-scale demographics; operates its own public elementary, middle and high schools serving a single municipality.
• Leonia Public Schools: Adjacent Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district of similar small scale, offering comparable PreK-12 programming and similarly funded via local property tax and state aid.
• Palisades Park Public School District: Adjacent small Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district with very similar district size, single-municipality footprint, and borough-level funding model, making it a direct operating peer.
• Bogota Public School District: Small Bergen County, NJ K-12 public school district; similar single-municipality footprint and school count, serving a PreK-12 population with analogous programming and funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/shaleracademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=W9Cw_o_qq_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/ridgefield07657
• Instagraminstagram.com/ridgefield_memorial_hs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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