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Best 07011 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,614 students in 07011, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07011, NJ are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, School #1 and School #3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07011 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07011, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07011, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
School #1
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Park Slope
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
School #3
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
365 Washington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
School #15
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Gregory Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
School #11
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
School #17
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
School #12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Piaget Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
School #4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
194 West Second Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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07011, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07011, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07011, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, School #1 and School #3.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07011?
9 public elementary schools are located in 07011.
What is the racial composition of students in 07011?
07011 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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