For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 723 students in 07012, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 200 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 07012, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07012, NJ are School #9 and School #14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07012 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07012, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07012, NJ Public Schools (2026)
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
39 Allwood Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Gr: PK | 62 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07012, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07012, NJ include School #9 and School #14.
How many public schools are located in 07012?
3 public schools are located in 07012.
What percentage of students in 07012 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 07012 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07012?
07012 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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