The Califon School District is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from Califon, in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School's ranking?
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is ranked #480 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School often compared to?
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
84 students attend Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School?
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offer ?
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School part of?
Califon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School is part of Califon Borough School District.
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