Cliffwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cliffwood, New Jersey 07721 · Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
#1155 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#30545 of 50,301 nationally
About Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cliffwood, in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1155th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 2 schools in Cliffwood; Cliffwood Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cliffwood Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cliffwood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Cliffwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students · 549 m away
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School
Cliffwood Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students · 1.2 km away
Memorial Elementary School
Laurence Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students · 1.7 km away
Ravine Drive Elementary School
Matawan · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
395 students · 2.2 km away
Keyport Central School
Keyport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
605 students · 2.9 km away
Keyport High School
Keyport · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 3.0 km away
Matawan Regional High School
Aberdeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,038 students · 3.2 km away
Raritan Valley School
Hazlet · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
241 students · 3.4 km away
Beers Street School
Hazlet · Public middle · Grades 5–6
198 students · 3.6 km away
Strathmore Elementary School
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
481 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
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358 students
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358 students
Stonybrook Elementary School
Kinnelon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
358 students
Washington School
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Deerfield School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
G.H. Carson Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cliffwood Elementary School a good school?
Cliffwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1155 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cliffwood Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffwood Elementary School ranks #1155 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #30545 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cliffwood Elementary School?
Cliffwood Elementary School had 358 students in 2025.
Is Cliffwood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cliffwood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cliffwood Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cliffwood Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.