Schools in Clifton, New Jersey (2025)
20 schools · 10,701 students · 19 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 355.
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Ranked schools in Clifton
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
- 469Classical Academy Charter School of CliftonClifton · Charter Middle62% Math proficiency · 185 students
- 568School #2Clifton · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 401 students
- 665School #14Clifton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 757School #13Clifton · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 857School #5Clifton · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 955Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolClifton · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 1,255 students
- 1054School #11Clifton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 1153School #15Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 1248School #12Clifton · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 1345School #3Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 1444Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolClifton · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 1,092 students
- 1543School #1Clifton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 1641School #17Clifton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1735Clifton High SchoolClifton · Public High28% Math proficiency · 3,150 students
- 1834School #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 | Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Clifton · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 69.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 185 |
| 5 | School #2 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.5 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 401 |
| 6 | School #14 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 7 | School #13 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 8 | School #5 Clifton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 9 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School Clifton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 1,255 |
| 10 | School #11 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 11 | School #15 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 12 | School #12 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 13 | School #3 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 14 | Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,092 |
| 15 | School #1 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 16 | School #17 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 17 | Clifton High School Clifton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 3,150 |
| 18 | School #4 Clifton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 130 |
Other schools in Clifton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clifton?
School #9 is the highest-ranked school in Clifton 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?
Clifton has 20 schools (14 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 2 other) educating 10,701 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Clifton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Clifton is 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.