Public schools in Califon, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Califon, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,096
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Califon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Califon, NJ: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,096 students, an average of 183 per school. The largest campus is Woodglen School (272 students), and the largest elementary school is Valley View School (260).
Lebanon Township School District operates the most schools here (2), and 4 regular districts have at least one Califon campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 10% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Califon
Lebanon Township School District
Public school district
2 schools in Califon
Tewksbury Township School District
Public school district
2 schools in Califon
Califon Borough School District
Public school district
1 school in Califon
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission
Public school district
1 school in Califon
Elementary schools in Califon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califon Public School Califon Borough School District | PK–08 | 94 | 5.7:1 | |
| Tewksbury Elementary School Tewksbury Township School District | PK–04 | 253 | 7.9:1 | |
| Valley View School Lebanon Township School District | PK–04 | 260 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Califon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike School Tewksbury Township School District | 05–08 | 217 | 9:1 | |
| Woodglen School Lebanon Township School District | 05–08 | 272 | 7.8:1 |
High schools in Califon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESC Academy Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission · Special Education School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Califon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,096 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Califon
How many public schools are in Califon, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Califon: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,096 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Califon?
Schools with an address in Califon belong to 4 education agencies, led by Lebanon Township School District (2 schools), Tewksbury Township School District (2 schools), Califon Borough School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Califon?
ESC Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Califon, with 0 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Califon?
No school with an address in Califon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Califon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Califon public schools is 7.9:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Califon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities