Public schools in West Caldwell, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in West Caldwell, operated by 2 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
2,010
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Caldwell public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in West Caldwell, NJ: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,010 students, an average of 335 per school. The largest campus is James Caldwell High School (749 students), and the largest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (409).
Caldwell-West School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 10.7:1, similar to 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% 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 West Caldwell
Elementary schools in West Caldwell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School Caldwell-West School District | KG–05 | 246 | 10.7:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Caldwell-West School District | KG–05 | 409 | 14.1:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Caldwell-West School District | KG–05 | 214 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in West Caldwell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech Essex County Schools of Technology · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 353 | 10.1:1 | |
| James Caldwell High School Caldwell-West School District | 09–12 | 749 | 10:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Caldwell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison School Caldwell-West School District | PK–PK | 39 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 West Caldwell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Caldwell
How many public schools are in West Caldwell, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in West Caldwell: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Caldwell?
Schools with an address in West Caldwell belong to 2 education agencies, led by Caldwell-West School District (5 schools), Essex County Schools of Technology (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 West Caldwell?
James Caldwell High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Caldwell, with 749 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Caldwell?
No school with an address in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Caldwell public schools is 10.7:1, similar to 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 West Caldwell 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