For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,945 students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton are Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island, I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 78
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Richard H Hungerford School
Special Education School
715 L Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-8622
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-8622
Gr: 10-11 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island, NY include Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island, I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus and P.s. 78.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Staten Island?
4 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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