Clifton Cheder, Inc. is a Jewish–affiliated co–ed private school in Clifton, NJ, serving grades PK–8 in a suburban community.
Founded in 2006, the school enrolls 264 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 22 teaching staff.
The school is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS) and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for student body size.
This Clifton private school provides early childhood through middle school education with an emphasis on religious and academic instruction.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Clifton Cheder, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Clifton Cheder, Inc.'s ranking?
Clifton Cheder, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Clifton Cheder, Inc.?
The application deadline for Clifton Cheder, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Todays Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
50 Byrd Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lacordaire Academy
(Catholic)
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
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Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Avg. class size: 10 students
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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