Official school information
Start with Wandell School and the District website
Wandell School is the Saddle River School District's public school for pre-kindergarten through grade 5. The District website is the official source for current enrollment status, school calendars, programs, notices and Board of Education information. This Borough page is an overview and does not replace District notices.
- District and Wandell School Visit the official Saddle River School District website for current school information.
- Registration and enrollment View current eligibility, availability, requirements, deadlines and registration instructions.
- District calendars Review official school-year calendars and important school dates.
- School events See current Saddle River School District events.
Public-school pathway
Schools serving Saddle River students
The Saddle River School District's registration information identifies the current public-school pathway below. Families should contact the District for current placement, selection, registration and transportation procedures.
Pre-K through grade 5
Wandell School
Wandell School in Saddle River serves the District's PreK through grade 5 students. Preschool eligibility and availability may differ from kindergarten through grade 5, so families should use the current District registration instructions.
Grades 6 through 8
Eric S. Smith Middle School
Saddle River middle-school students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School in Ramsey through the District's sending and receiving relationship. Begin with the Saddle River School District for enrollment instructions.
Grades 9 through 12
Public high-school options
Under the current sending and receiving arrangements, incoming ninth-grade students may choose Ramsey High School or Northern Highlands Regional High School. Contact the Saddle River School District for current selection steps, deadlines and transportation information.
Before contacting Borough Hall
Registration, residency and student services
School enrollment and services are administered by the Saddle River School District and the receiving school districts. Use the responsible district's official website and contacts for current requirements.
Registration and residency
Use the District's current forms and instructions. Enrollment and residency eligibility are determined by the School District under applicable state law and District procedures.
Student and family services
The District maintains information about transportation, special education, student support, meals, health services and harassment, intimidation and bullying resources.
Closings, delays and emergencies
Use the website and official notifications of the school your child attends for closings, delayed openings, early dismissals and school-specific instructions. Borough alerts are not a substitute for school notifications. For an immediate emergency, call 911.
Public governance
Saddle River Board of Education
The Saddle River Board of Education governs the School District and maintains its own official meeting, policy, budget and records information. It is a separate public entity from the Borough government. Use the District website for Board notices and materials.
- Board members View the current Board of Education membership.
- Meeting dates View scheduled meeting dates; check official District notices for changes and special meetings.
- Agendas and minutes Find official Board meeting agendas and approved minutes.
- Meeting livestream Access the District's Board of Education livestream information.
Policies, facility use and budget
School policies, facility-use procedures and budget materials are maintained by the School District and Board of Education.
School District records
Requests for Board or School District government records should be submitted to the District's records custodian, not the Borough Clerk. Student records are handled directly by the School District under applicable privacy requirements.
School contacts
Contact the responsible school district
Saddle River School District and Wandell School
97 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
Phone: 201-327-0727
For school-related questions
Contact the School District directly about enrollment, transportation, student services, school calendars, closures, policies, facilities, Board meetings and school records. The linked school districts are separate public entities and control their own notices and website content. Do not send confidential student information through a Borough contact form or to the Borough Clerk's Office.
Related Borough Code
Chapter 172, School System addresses knowingly ineligible enrollment and related enforcement.
Enrollment eligibility is determined by the Saddle River School District under applicable state law. Contact the District for registration and residency questions.