Washington Elementary School
WEST CALDWELL, NJ · Caldwell-West School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
503rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
201 CENTRAL AVE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
(973)228-8941NCES ID 340258002020Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 503rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 216 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 79.4% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 3.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $857K in zip 07006 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Washington Elementary School
- –Harrison SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.5 mi awayCompare
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ELA 63% ▲6 · Math 50% ▼6Compare
What school district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of the Caldwell-West School District district in WEST CALDWELL, New Jersey.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 503rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?
White 79%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 4% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07006 is $857K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.