For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,614 students in 07011, NJ (there are , serving 569 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 07011, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07011, NJ are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, School #1 and School #3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07011 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07011, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07011, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
School #1
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Park Slope
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
School #3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Washington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
School #15
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Gregory Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
School #11
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
School #12
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
School #17
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Piaget Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 1,146 students
Rank: #99.
School #4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
194 West Second Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
07011, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07011, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07011, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, School #1 and School #3.
How many public schools are located in 07011?
9 public schools are located in 07011.
What percentage of students in 07011 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 07011 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07011?
07011 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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