Best High Schools in Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ has 8 high schools with 6,304 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clifton score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clifton underperform expectations.

1. Clifton High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. International High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 694 Students

3. Eastside High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2323 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ has 5 middle schools with 3,800 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clifton score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clifton meet expectations.

1. Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 163 Students

2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Christopher Columbus Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Clifton, NJ

Clifton, NJ has 24 elementary schools with 6,121 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clifton score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clifton don't meet expectations.

1. School #2

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students

2. School #9

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. School #13

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. School #16

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

5. School #14

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

6. School #1

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students

7. School #5

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

8. School #8

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students

9. School #15

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

10. School #11

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clifton, NJ

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

Community Factors

Clifton, NJ has a total population of 89,977 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clifton, NJ

16,225

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clifton, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clifton, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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