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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 678 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 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
678 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 650 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
73%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,519 is less than the state median of $25,828. 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
$26,814
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,519
$25,828
Best North Caldwell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Hamilton Dr East
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Grades: PK-3
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Gould/mountain Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
132 Gould Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Grades: 4-6
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District manages 2 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District is ranked #29 out of 646 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Caldwell School District?
73% of North Caldwell School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% 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 10:1, 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 $23,519 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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