Best Clifton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 276 students in Clifton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Clifton, IL is John L Nash Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clifton, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Clifton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Gr: 4-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton, IL include John L Nash Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clifton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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