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Best Clifton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,249 students in Clifton, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, NJ are School #9, School #1 and School #3. 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 34% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clifton, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School #9
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2396
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
School #1
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
158 Park Slope
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
School #3
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
365 Washington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
School #14
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 St Andrews Boulevard
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 470-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School #15
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Gregory Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Oak Street
Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 470-2392
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
School #11
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2401
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
School #17
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 458-6017
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
School #12
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
School #4
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
194 West Second Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2382
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Allwood
39 Allwood Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 778-0301
Gr: PK | 62 students Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clifton, NJ include School #9, School #1 and School #3.
How many public preschools are located in Clifton?
11 public preschools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (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 #12 vs. School #17, School #9 vs. School #8

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