The West Essex Regional School District is composed of four municipalities: Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, and Roseland.  These four suburban residential communities located 25 miles from New York City have a combined population of approximately 23,000 people and cover an area of 18 square miles.  The majority of residents in the school district are involved in professional and/or business occupations. 

Our school system consists of one high school (10-12) and one junior high school (7-9).  A four-year comprehensive high school program is offered to grades 9-12 serving an enrollment of 875 students with a faculty of 90.  West Essex Regional is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Middle Atlantic States Association of Secondary Schools.

Mission Statement:

 The mission of the West Essex Regional School District is to produce self-sufficient citizens who are adaptable to change and who possess the self-esteem, motivation, and skills:

• to continue life-long learning and individual growth
• to meet the challenges of the future, both societal and technological
• to communicate effectively
• to solve complex problems
• to make responsible decisions
• to respect cultural differences

Clearly focused quality educational experiences will be provided that promote excellence through an active and responsible partnership with the community, a visionary and innovative curriculum, and a dedicated and knowledgeable staff.

Directions To West Essex Regional School System

From New York and Northern New Jersey

1. Garden State Parkway (Exit 159) or George Washington Bridge to Route 80W
2. Follow Route 80W to Exit 52 (Fairfield), turn right on Passaic Avenue
3. At the sixth traffic light turn left onto Greenbrook Road (between Sunoco and Apollo time and temperature sign)
4. Travel ¼ mile, the driveway to West Essex Senior and Junior High Schools will be on your left.

From Southern New Jersey

1. Garden State Parkway (Exit 153B on left) onto Route 3W
2. Route 3W merges onto Route 46W
3. Follow Route 46W to Passaic Avenue Fairfield Exit
4. Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
5. At the fourth traffic light turn left onto Greenbrook Road (between Sunoco and Apollo time and temperature sign)
6. Travel ¼ mile, the driveway to West Essex Senior and Junior High Schools will be on your left

From Western New Jersey

1. Route 80E to exit 47B, the Caldwell exit to Route 46E
2. Bear right at the Kevah Konner bus company onto Bloomfield Avenue
3. Stay on Bloomfield Avenue until you come to the first major intersection at Passaic Avenue(Shell and Exxon gas stations, ETD Tire Company, and a Pancake House) - turn left onto Passaic Avenue
4. At the fifth traffic light turn right onto Greenbrook Road (between Greenbrook Sunoco and Apollo time and temperature sign)
5. Travel ¼ mile, the driveway to West Essex Senior and Junior High Schools will be on your left.