Our School
At Ridge Ranch, we personalize instruction to meet the needs of our students and consistently raise their standards for performance. Ridge Ranch students take an active role in their learning, shaping their own growth in the process. By implementing a rigorous curriculum, we enable our students to focus on goal-setting and self-actualization. Our school has it all!
Our Mission
The mission of Paramus Public Schools is to develop all students as open-minded, lifelong learners who pursue their dreams and add value to the world.
Our Goals
- Eliminate the “one size fits all” approach to teaching and learning by customized instruction.
- Meet the needs of the whole child.
- Design real-life applications of instructional concepts.
- Foster caring and respectful values.
- Create an atmosphere that inspires students to pursue learning beyond their years in school.
Our Community
We have a long history in the surrounding community. Many of our students are second generation Ridge Ranch students brimming with school pride. From our warm and caring staff to our supportive and involved parent community, we’re one big, happy family.
Our Programs
Some of our amenities include:
- Full-day kindergarten
- Champions Before and After School Program
- ESL
- Enrichment art
- Music
- Physical education
- Special education
- Reading/Writing workshops
We foster student leadership and responsibility through participatory programs such as:
- Lunch safeties
- Nurse helpers
- Respect committee
- Instrument lessons
- Friends for Change
- Various service learning projects
Our Curriculum
Several years ago, Ridge Ranch enlisted Optimal Match, a program that focuses on differentiated instruction, which earned our school the Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence award.