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Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,473 students in Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
10,473 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
907 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
62%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
26%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,398 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$240 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,914
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,398
$25,828
Best Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School #16
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Grove Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2420
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2420
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
School #9
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2396
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2396
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
School #2
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1270 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2380
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2380
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
School #1
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Park Slope
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
School #3
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Washington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
School #14
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 St Andrews Boulevard
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2411
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
School #5
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2386
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2386
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
School #13
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
782 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2410
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2410
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
School #15
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Gregory Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Oak Street
Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 470-2392
Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 470-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Van Houten Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2348
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 1,232 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
School #11
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
School #17
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
School #12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Piaget Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
School #4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
194 West Second Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Clifton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312
Gr: 9-12 | 3,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
39 Allwood Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Gr: PK | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
290 Brighton Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(973) 470-2060
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(973) 470-2060
Gr: PK | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,473 students.
What is the rank of Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District is ranked #465 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
62% of Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clifton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,398 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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