Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
CLIFTON, NJ · Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 5-8 · Suburb, large
244th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
1255 Main Avenue, CLIFTON, NJ 07011
(973)278-7707NCES ID 340005200351Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 244th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 182 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 161 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.9% | 57.1% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 23.2% | 24.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 17.0% | 14.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $579K in zip 07011 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
- #349Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolClifton Public School District · 0.5 mi away349th of 440
ELA 39% ▼14 · Math 27% ▼15Compare - #426Ellen Ochoa School Number 22Passaic City School District · 1.3 mi away426th of 440
ELA 12% ▼41 · Math 12% ▼30Compare - #415Muhammad Ali School Number 23Passaic City School District · 1.4 mi away415th of 440
ELA 21% ▼32 · Math 10% ▼32Compare - #142Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Passaic City School District · 1.4 mi away142nd of 440
ELA 74% ▲21 · Math 51% ▲9Compare - #339Garfield Middle SchoolGarfield Public School District · 1.4 mi away339th of 440
ELA 45% ▼8 · Math 24% ▼18Compare - #305Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolClifton Public School District · 1.7 mi away305th of 440
ELA 46% ▼7 · Math 34% ▼8Compare - #331Memorial Middle SchoolElmwood Park School District · 2.3 mi away331st of 440
ELA 51% ▼2 · Math 20% ▼22Compare - #432New Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 2.5 mi away432nd of 440
ELA 12% ▼41 · Math 10% ▼32Compare
What school district is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton in?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is part of the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton district in CLIFTON, New Jersey.
Is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 244th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
Hispanic 57%, White 25%, Asian 15%, Black 1% (161 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07011 is $579K 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.