SHALER ACADEMY

Shaler Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ridgefield School District school district, located in RIDGEFIELD, NJ with about 185 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Shaler Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shaler Academy, located at 455 Shaler Boulevard in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is a dedicated public educational facility serving the youngest students in the Ridgefield School District. It functions primarily as an early childhood center, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience for preschool and kindergarten students. The school is known for its nurturing environment, which is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children transitioning into the formal school system.

The academy emphasizes a play-based and structured curriculum aimed at fostering early literacy, numeracy, and essential social-emotional skills. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood education, Shaler Academy allows the district to offer specialized instruction and resources tailored to young learners, ensuring they build the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for their future success as they progress to the elementary level.

For more information, contact Shaler Academy at (201) 313-2476 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.