Cliffwood Elementary School
CLIFFWOOD, NJ · Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · Grades PK-3
802nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Cliffwood Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cliffwood Elementary School 802nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Cliffwood Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 71 students tested
Cliffwood Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 47.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.9% | 26.3% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 15.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 6.8% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Cliffwood Elementary School
Typical home value $517K in zip 07721 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cliffwood Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 0.8 mi away610th of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 7Memorial Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.1 mi away528th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 7Ravine Drive Elementary SchoolMatawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · 1.4 mi away475th of 1,324
ELA 65% · Math 51% - 5Keyport Central SchoolKeyport School District · 1.8 mi away696th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 7Raritan Valley SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 2.1 mi away448th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 61% - 7Strathmore Elementary SchoolMatawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · 2.5 mi away524th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 53% - –Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning CenterHazlet Township Public School District · 2.5 mi away
- 6Lloyd Road Elementary SchoolMatawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · 2.6 mi away591st of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cliffwood Elementary School in?
Cliffwood Elementary School is part of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District district in CLIFFWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Cliffwood Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cliffwood Elementary School 802nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cliffwood Elementary School?
White 47%, Hispanic 26%, Black 15%, Asian 7% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cliffwood Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07721 is $517K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.