Best Clifton Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 3,141 students in Clifton, NJ.

The top ranked public high school in Clifton, NJ is Clifton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clifton, NJ public high school have an score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Clifton, NJ public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Clifton High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clifton High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
:

Bottom 50%

333 Colfax Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 470-2312

Gr: 9-12 | 3,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clifton, New Jersey

Clifton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy High School (Closed 2012)

1037 Route 46 East
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869

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 high schools in Clifton, NJ?

The top ranked public high schools in Clifton, NJ include Clifton 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).