For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,241 students in 07006, NJ (there are , serving 305 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07006, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07006, NJ are Grandview Elementary School, Gould/mountain Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07006 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07006, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07006, NJ 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 Crane St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Essex High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,055 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Essex Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Central Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-8941
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-8941
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Prospect St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
James Caldwell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Westville Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Gray Street
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Gr: PK-1 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07006, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07006, NJ include Grandview Elementary School, Gould/mountain Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07006?
12 public schools are located in 07006.
What percentage of students in 07006 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07006 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07006?
07006 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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