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Best Schools in Clifton, New Jersey
Compare 20 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
20
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
10,701
Total Students
Across Clifton
10.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
20 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score36%
ELA Assessment Score41%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 3,150 students at Clifton High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
1255 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
5.7
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
School #16
publicelementaryK-5
755 Grove Street, Clifton, NJ 07013
5.5
Rating
Students
201
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
School #9
publicelementaryPK-5
25 Brighton Road, Clifton, NJ 07012
5.5
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
School #1
publicelementaryPK-5
158 Park Slope, Clifton, NJ 07011
5
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
School #2
publicelementaryK-5
1270 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
4.9
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
45%
School #3
publicelementaryPK-5
365 Washington Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
4.2
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
School #5
publicelementaryK-5
136 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013
4.2
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
School #14
publicelementaryPK-5
99 St Andrews Boulevard, Clifton, NJ 07012
4
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
School #13
publicelementaryK-5
782 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
3.7
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
39%
School #8
publicelementaryPK-5
41 Oak Street, Clifton, NJ 07014
3.7
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1400 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
3.6
Rating
Students
1,255
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
28%
School #15
publicelementaryPK-5
700 Gregory Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
3.5
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
School #11
publicelementaryPK-5
147 Merselis Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
3.2
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
29%
School #12
publicelementaryPK-5
165 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
3.1
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
27%
School #17
publicelementaryPK-5
361 Lexington Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
3.1
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
24%
Christopher Columbus Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
350 Piaget Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
2.7
Rating
Students
1,092
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
23%
School #4
publicelementaryPK-5
194 West Second Street, Clifton, NJ 07011
2.5
Rating
Students
130
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Clifton High School
publichighGrade 9-12
333 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013
2.2
Rating
Students
3,150
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
15%
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Allwood
publicelementaryPK-PK
39 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ 07012
0
Rating
Students
62
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton
publicelementaryPK-PK
290 Brighton Road, Clifton, NJ 07012
0
Rating
Students
327
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Clifton
Clifton, New Jersey is home to 20 schools serving over 10,701 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clifton, New Jersey?
There are 20 schools in Clifton, serving 10,701 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Clifton?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Clifton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Clifton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Clifton is 10.5:1.