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Best Caldwell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,191 students in Caldwell, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 413 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Caldwell, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, NJ are Grandview Elementary School, Gould/mountain Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Caldwell, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Hamilton Dr East
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Gr: PK-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gould/mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
132 Gould Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Gr: 4-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18 Crane St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Essex High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Essex Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Central Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-8941
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
85 Prospect St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
36 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
James Caldwell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Westville Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison School
104 Gray Street
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, NJ include Grandview Elementary School, Gould/mountain Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell?
12 public schools are located in Caldwell.
What percentage of students in Caldwell go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Caldwell are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caldwell are often viewed compared to one another?

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