This was 2.4 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,856.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ridge Wood Heights for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 298 | 7.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,167 | 29.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 109 | 2.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 306 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 551 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 349 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 778 | 19.8 |
| Master's degree | 253 | 6.4 |
| Professional school degree | 103 | 2.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.4 |
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