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Best Schools in Caldwell, NJ
Caldwell, NJ has 15 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,779 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Caldwell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caldwell, NJ
The top high schools in Caldwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Caldwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
2. West Essex High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
3. Essex County West Caldwell Tech
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Schools Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caldwell, NJ
The top middle schools in Caldwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Essex Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Grover Cleveland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caldwell, NJ
The top elementary schools in Caldwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Essex Fells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Fells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
3. Winston S. Churchill School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 384 Students
4. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 233 Students
5. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
7. Adlai E. Stevenson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 309 Students
8. Harrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell-west School District • Public • Grades Pre K • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caldwell, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caldwell, NJ has a total population of 19,768 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caldwell, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Caldwell, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caldwell, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caldwell, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Caldwell, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caldwell, NJ
How many schools are in Caldwell, NJ?
Caldwell, NJ has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,779 students in total.
How do schools in Caldwell perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Caldwell score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Caldwell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caldwell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Caldwell
2 of 2 schools in Caldwell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Caldwell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.