For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,201 students in Caldwell, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, NJ are West Essex Middle School and Grover Cleveland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Caldwell, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Essex Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Caldwell, NJ include West Essex Middle School and Grover Cleveland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caldwell?
2 public middle schools are located in Caldwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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