For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,945 students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clifton are I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus, Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island and P.s. 78. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6040
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 78
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-3094
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-3094
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY include I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus, Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island and P.s. 78.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island?
the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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