Clifton Public School District

District Overview
Located at 745 Clifton Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, the Clifton Public School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within a large suburban setting in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 19 operational schools that offer continuous, comprehensive instruction from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district supports a diverse student body of over 11,000 enrollment-based learners, beginning with nearly 900 pre-kindergarten students and maintaining balanced class sizes across all elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

To ensure strong academic programming and well-rounded student support, the district employs a robust team of approximately 3,574 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 1,898 full-time certified teachers, over 150 instructional aides, and more than 1,520 dedicated support personnel who together foster an enriching learning environment. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about the district's programs and community initiatives can visit their official portal at www.clifton.k12.nj.us or contact the administrative offices directly at (973) 470-2300.
19
Total Schools
11,010
Total Students
1,897.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifton Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,855
Hispanic6,883
Black402
Asian633
Two or More146
American Indian73
Pacific Islander9
  • Hispanic
    6,883 (62.6%)
  • White
    2,855 (26.0%)
  • Asian
    633 (5.8%)
  • Black
    402 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    146 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    73 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clifton Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle2
High1
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:11,010*
Teachers (FTE):1,897.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Clifton Public School District
Found 19 Schools