Total enrollment
2,010
+266 (+15%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in West Caldwell
New Jersey · Public K-12
6 public schools operate inside West Caldwell, with roughly 2,010 K-12 students enrolled (4 elementary and 2 high).
4-year change in West Caldwell
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,010
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County West Caldwell Tech | High | 09-12 | 353 |
| Harrison School | Elementary | PK-PK | 39 |
| James Caldwell High School | High | 09-12 | 749 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 246 |
| Washington Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 409 |
| Wilson Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 214 |
About West Caldwell
West Caldwell, New Jersey is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,010 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 4 elementary, and 2 high.
Schools in West Caldwell average about 335 students each, 38% lower than the New Jersey norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,010 students, climbed 15% from the 1,744 reported in SY 2020-21. West Caldwell now counts 6 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for West Caldwell discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.