For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,803 students in Cliffside Park, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cliffside Park, NJ are School #3, School #5 and School #6/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliffside Park, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cliffside Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cliffside Park, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School #3
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
397 Palisade Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2330
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2330
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
School #5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
214 Day Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2350
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
School #6/middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Oakdene Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2360
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2360
Grades: 5-8
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
School #4
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
279 Columbia Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2340
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2340
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Cliffside Park, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Palisade Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2307
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cliffside Park, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cliffside Park, NJ include School #3, School #5 and School #6/middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cliffside Park?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cliffside Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliffside Park?
Cliffside Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cliffside Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cliffside Park include: School #5 vs. School #3, School #3 vs. School #5, School #5 vs. School #4
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