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6 schools in Califon

New Jersey · Public K-12

Califon runs 6 public K-12 schools inside New Jersey, with combined enrollment near 1,096 (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Califon

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,096
-142 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 89%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Califon Public SchoolElementaryPK-0894
ESC AcademyHigh06-120
Old Turnpike SchoolMiddle05-08217
Tewksbury Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04253
Valley View SchoolElementaryPK-04260
Woodglen SchoolMiddle05-08272

About Califon

Across Califon, New Jersey, 6 public schools educates about 1,096 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 183, below the state mean of about 540.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 1,238 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,096 in SY 2024-25. Califon now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 89% to 81% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Califon discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Califon, New Jersey?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Califon, with a combined enrollment of about 1,096.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Califon?
Califon has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Califon?
Woodglen School is the largest public school in Califon by enrollment, with approximately 272 students.
What school districts serve Califon?
Califon is served by 4 public school districts, including Califon Borough School District, Tewksbury Township School District, Lebanon Township School District, Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission.
What grade levels do public schools in Califon cover?
Public schools in Califon serve students from pre-K through grade 12.