Wilson Elementary School
WEST CALDWELL, NJ · Caldwell-West School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
359th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
71 ORTON RD, WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
(973)228-7173NCES ID 340258002022Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Elementary School 359th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 73th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 109 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 226 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 70.4% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 18.6% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 5.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.3 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 Wilson Elementary School
- #498Jefferson Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.8 mi away498th of 1,324
ELA 54% ▼6 · Math 59% ▼9Compare - #105Lester C NoeckerRoseland School District · 1.1 mi away105th of 1,324
ELA 82% ▲22 · Math 74% ▲6Compare - #32Essex Fells Elementary SchoolEssex Fells School District · 1.2 mi away32nd of 1,324
ELA 89% ▲29 · Math 81% ▲13Compare - –Harrison SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.3 mi awayCompare
- #293Lincoln Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.7 mi away293rd of 1,324
ELA 70% ▲10 · Math 66% ▼2Compare - #503Washington Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.8 mi away503rd of 1,324
ELA 57% ▼3 · Math 56% ▼12Compare - #31Harrison Elementary SchoolLivingston Board of Education School District · 2.3 mi away31st of 1,324
ELA 86% ▲26 · Math 84% ▲16Compare - #337Forest Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 2.6 mi away337th of 1,324
ELA 59% ▼1 · Math 70% ▲2Compare
What school district is Wilson Elementary School in?
Wilson Elementary School is part of the Caldwell-West School District district in WEST CALDWELL, New Jersey.
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wilson Elementary School 359th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
White 70%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 3% (226 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wilson 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.