Clifton Ave Grade School
LAKEWOOD, NJ · Lakewood Township School District · Grades 2-6
1,080th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Clifton Ave Grade School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clifton Ave Grade School 1,080th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Clifton Ave Grade School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 349 students tested
Clifton Ave Grade School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.1% | 85.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 7.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Clifton Ave Grade School
Typical home value $586K in zip 08701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Clifton Ave Grade School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ella G Clarke Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 0.8 mi away995th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 29% - –Lakewood Early Childhood CenterLakewood Township School District · 1 mi away
- –Spruce Street Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 1.8 mi away
- 2Oak Street Elem SchoolLakewood Township School District · 2 mi away1,115th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 22% - –Piner Elementary SchoolLakewood Township School District · 2.3 mi away
- 3Ocean Academy Charter SchoolOcean Academy Charter School · 3.2 mi away · charter939th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 32% - 6Greenville Elementary SchoolHowell Township Public School District · 3.4 mi away551st of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 55% - 6Ramtown Elementary SchoolHowell Township Public School District · 3.4 mi away660th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clifton Ave Grade School in?
Clifton Ave Grade School is part of the Lakewood Township School District district in LAKEWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Clifton Ave Grade School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clifton Ave Grade School 1,080th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Clifton Ave Grade School?
Hispanic 86%, Black 8%, White 5%, Asian 1% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clifton Ave Grade School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08701 is $586K 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.