For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 161 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top ranked public charter school in Clifton, NJ is Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, NJ public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clifton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Clifton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Clifton, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Clifton, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton.
How many public charter schools are located in Clifton?
1 public charter schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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