Total enrollment
2,010
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in West Caldwell
New Jersey · Public K-12
6 public-school campuses operate inside West Caldwell, with roughly 2,010 K-12 students enrolled (4 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in West Caldwell
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 71%
% Hispanic
24%
was 16%
% Black
9%
was 8%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,010 students, held roughly steady from the 2,034 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 71% to 61% over the same window.
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.