For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 185 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter school in Clifton, NJ is Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, NJ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clifton, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Clifton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465
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 charter schools in Clifton, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clifton, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton.
How many public charter schools are located in Clifton?
1 public charter schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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