Best High Schools in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

High schools
2
Students
5,655
Avg actual
14%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Athenia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clifton High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students

2. Passaic High School No. 12

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students

Best Middle Schools in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

Middle schools
2
Students
2,347
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Athenia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students

2. Christopher Columbus Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

Elementary schools
7
Students
1,855
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Athenia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. School #9

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

2. School #3

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

3. School #13

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students

4. School #1

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students

5. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Passaic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 446 Students

6. Todays Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Todays Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 14 Students

7. Vincent Capuana School No. 15

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Passaic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 134 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Athenia, Clifton, NJ has a total population of 4,784 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

9,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athenia, Clifton, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

15.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.02 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athenia, Clifton, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athenia, Clifton, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Athenia, Clifton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Athenia, Clifton, NJ

How many schools are in Athenia, Clifton, NJ?

Athenia, Clifton, NJ has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,899 students in total.

How do schools in Athenia perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Athenia score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Athenia don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athenia?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Athenia, Clifton, NJ

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  • Projected: 29%
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  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delawanna, Clifton, NJ

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Carlton Hill, Wallington, NJ

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lake View, Paterson, NJ

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Albion Place, Clifton, NJ

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kingsland, Lyndhurst, NJ

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Passaic Junction, Saddle Brook, NJ

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Warren Point, Fair Lawn, NJ

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations