Top Rankings
North Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 699 students in North Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
699 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
72%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,813 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,009
$27,048
Spending / Student
$22,813
$25,941
Best North Caldwell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Hamilton Dr East
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
132 Gould Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Gr: 4-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District manages 2 public schools serving 699 students.
What is the rank of North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District is ranked #28 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Caldwell School District?
72% of North Caldwell School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,813 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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