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Best Schools in Clifton, IL
Clifton, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,296 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Clifton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clifton, IL
The top high schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herscher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
3. Tri-point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clifton, IL
The top middle schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Tri-point Jr High/elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 145 Students
3. John L Nash Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, IL
The top elementary schools in Clifton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chebanse Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 4 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 342 Students
2. Herscher Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
3. Tri Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 118 Students
4. Bonfield Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 323 Students
5. St Anne Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anne Ccsd 256 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clifton, IL has a total population of 1,893 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clifton, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clifton, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clifton, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clifton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clifton, IL
How many schools are in Clifton, IL?
Clifton, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,296 students in total.
How do schools in Clifton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clifton score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Clifton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clifton?
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.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clifton
2 of 2 schools in Clifton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Clifton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.