North Cliff School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Attendance Zone: North Cliff School serves the entire district of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is located 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Cliff School's student population of 149 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Cliff School is 0.49, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
66%
11%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
27%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Cliff School often compared to?
North Cliff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Elementary School, Malcolm S Mackay School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North Cliff School?
149 students attend North Cliff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Cliff School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Cliff School?
North Cliff School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Cliff School offer ?
North Cliff School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Cliff School part of?
North Cliff School is part of Englewood Cliffs School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
In 2015-2016, teachers are incapable of dealing with the increased number of students. Its past, over-ambitious superintendent who has business background and not a long years of teaching background began many new changes (for the worse), left the school district in 2 years, and the district is in a confused stage and coping with the aftermath quite ineptly. Academic quality obviously has gone down, many parents are making the difficult decision of either moving for a better school district or paying for a private school. This mess will take a long time to get resolved.
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