For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,176 students in Caldwell, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, NJ are West Essex High School, James Caldwell High School and Essex County West Caldwell Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Caldwell, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Essex High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Caldwell, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Essex High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
265 Westville Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-6981
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell, NJ include West Essex High School, James Caldwell High School and Essex County West Caldwell Technical.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell?
3 public high schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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