Best Caldwell Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,168 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 53% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).