Schools in Clifton Public School District, New Jersey (2025)
19 schools · 10,516 students · 19 public · median Enrollment 355.
Clifton Public School District, in New Jersey, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,516 students. By level there are 14 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 19 public.
The median Enrollment across Clifton Public School District's schools is 355, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is School #9 (77.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by School #8 (74.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and School #16 (71.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Clifton High School (3,150 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students), Christopher Columbus Middle School (1,092 students).
Ranked schools in Clifton Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 178School #9Clifton · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 275School #8Clifton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 165 students
- 371School #16Clifton · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 201 students
- 468School #2Clifton · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 565School #14Clifton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 657School #13Clifton · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 757School #5Clifton · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 855Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolClifton · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 1,255 students
- 954School #11Clifton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 1053School #15Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 1148School #12Clifton · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 1245School #3Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 1344Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolClifton · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 1,092 students
- 1443School #1Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 1541School #17Clifton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1635Clifton High SchoolClifton · Public High28% Math proficiency · 3,150 students
- 1734School #4Clifton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 130 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School #9 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 2 | School #8 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 165 |
| 3 | School #16 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 201 |
| 4 | School #2 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 5 | School #14 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 6 | School #13 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 7 | School #5 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 8 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School Clifton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,255 |
| 9 | School #11 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 10 | School #15 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 11 | School #12 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 12 | School #3 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 13 | Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,092 |
| 14 | School #1 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 15 | School #17 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 16 | Clifton High School Clifton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 3,150 |
| 17 | School #4 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 130 |
Other schools in Clifton Public School District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Clifton Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clifton Public School District?
School #9 is the highest-ranked school in Clifton Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Clifton Public School District has 19 schools (14 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 10,516 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Clifton Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Clifton Public School District is 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.