Excellent
#371 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
Califon Public School
Elementary School · Califon Borough School District · Califon, NJ
An elementary school in Califon, NJ where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6 SCHOOL STREET, Califon, NJ 07830
- Math 47% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Califon Public School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Califon Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$181,023
Median home value
$622,400
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Tewksbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| High Bridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Round ValleyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 5.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Califon Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Califon Public School is listed in Califon Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Califon Public School
Califon Public School is a public elementary school in Califon, NJ, part of Califon Borough School District, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Califon Public School
What grades does Califon Public School serve?
Califon Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Califon Public School?
Califon Public School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Califon Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Califon Public School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Califon Public School rank in NJ?
Califon Public School ranks #371 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Califon Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Califon Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Califon Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Califon Public School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Califon Public School a charter school?
No, Califon Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Califon Public School a Title I school?
No, Califon Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (908) 832-2828
- Area population (ZIP 07830)
- 7,451
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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