Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Califon Public School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Califon Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Califon Public School's student population of 84 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Califon Public School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Califon Public School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
73%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Califon Public School's ranking?
Califon Public School is ranked #122 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Califon Public School often compared to?
Califon Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomsbury Borough School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Califon Public School?
84 students attend Califon Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Califon Public School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Califon Public School?
Califon Public School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Califon Public School offer ?
Califon Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Califon Public School part of?
Califon Public School is part of Califon Borough School District.
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