How Much State School Aid For The Caldwells? NJ Releases Latest Totals

CALDWELLS, NJ — Each of the three school districts in the Caldwells are in line to get an increase in funding under the latest state budget.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first proposed budget includes $12.4 billion for aid to the state's 574 public school districts. The New Jersey Department of Education released anticipated 2026-27 state aid figures for school districts last week. Read More: NJ State Aid: See How Much Your School Is Getting For 2026-27

The Caldwell-West Caldwell School District is in line to get $3,858,861 in state aid, up 1.82 percent from last year’s $3,789,750.

The North Caldwell School District is in line to get $1,205,508 in state aid, up 6 percent from last year’s $1,137,272.

The West Essex Regional School District is in line to get $3,435,079 in state aid, up 6 percent from last year’s $3,240,640.

Property taxes in New Jersey are mainly made up of three parts: school, municipal and county. Experts say that a decrease in school aid – or even a flat number – can trigger an increase in taxes for a town’s homeowners.

>> RELATED: Property Taxes Keep Rising In The Caldwells: See Latest 5-Year Breakdown

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