For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,443 students in Caldwell, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell, 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.
Caldwell, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caldwell, NJ (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
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18 Crane St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-3987
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-7173
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Grover Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Academy Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-9115
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Prospect St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Gray Street
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5291
Grades: PK-1
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell, NJ include Grandview Elementary School, Gould/mountain Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caldwell?
8 public elementary schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Caldwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Caldwell include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Grandview Elementary School
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