For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 876 students in Clinton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ are Clinton Township Middle School and Clinton Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clinton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Township Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Grayrock Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Public School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 School Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Clinton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hunterdon Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Main St
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-4031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ include Clinton Township Middle School and Clinton Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton include: Clinton Township Middle School vs. Clinton Public School, Clinton Public School vs. Clinton Township Middle School
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