For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,477 students in Clayton, NJ (there are , serving 538 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Clayton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton, NJ are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clayton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clayton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Clayton, NJ include Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
3 public schools are located in Clayton.
What percentage of students in Clayton go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Clayton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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