Best Clifton Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 305 students in Clifton, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Clifton, IL is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Clifton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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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 high schools in Clifton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clifton, IL include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clifton?
1 public high schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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