Serving 161 students in grades 5-8, Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton's student population of 161 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
57%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
25%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton's ranking?
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton is ranked #622 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton often compared to?
Classical Academy Charter School Of Cliftonis often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Columbus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton?
161 students attend Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton?
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton offer ?
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton part of?
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton is part of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District.
School Reviews
5 9/15/2023
This school is a local gem in Clifton. When my child was graduating from 5th grade, I looked at public and private school options. I didn't want to pay expensive tuition, but I knew I wasn't going to send my child to a public school with 1400 students. Classical Academy was a great alternative because the students are high-performing, the student body is diverse, and it's a really small school. Very glad I made the choice - my child has had a good experience.
1 1/28/2020
this school smells so bad and if a class room smells bad, the teacher will force you to sit in a nasty smelly room with musty children that don't put of perfume or deodorant.
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