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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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%
11%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
2%
14%
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School's ranking?
Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School often compared to?
Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School?
84 students attend Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School?
Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School offer ?
Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School part of?
Califon ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School is part of Califon Borough School District.
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