For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,283 students in Cliffside Park, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Cliffside Park, NJ is Cliffside Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliffside Park, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cliffside Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Cliffside Park, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cliffside Park High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Cliffside Park, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliffside Park High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
64 Riverview Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2370
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Cliffside Park, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Palisade Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Gr: PK-K | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cliffside Park, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cliffside Park, NJ include Cliffside Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cliffside Park?
1 public high schools are located in Cliffside Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliffside Park?
Cliffside Park public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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