For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,969 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top ranked public preschools in Clifton, NJ are School #9, School #1 and School #14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, NJ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clifton, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School #9
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2396
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2396
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
School #1
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Park Slope
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
School #14
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 St Andrews Boulevard
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2411
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School #15
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Gregory Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Oak Street
Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 470-2392
Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 470-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
School #11
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
School #17
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
School #12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
School #4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
194 West Second Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
39 Allwood Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Gr: PK | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Clifton, New Jersey 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 preschools in Clifton, NJ?
How many public preschools are located in Clifton?
10 public preschools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clifton include: School #17 vs. School #12, School #8 vs. School #9, School #12 vs. School #17
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