Best Clifton Private Preschools (2026)

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Clifton, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Little Genius Academy, LLC (Closed 2020)

Daycare / Preschool

810 Broad St
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 272-3264

Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed

Sacred Heart School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 473-3711

Gr: K-9 | 153 students

St. Paul Elementary School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 546-2161

Gr: K-8 | 164 students

Overview

This Town (Clifton)

This State (NJ)

# Schools

10 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools
Year	Clifton, NJ Total Schools
2025	10
2024	10
2023	10
2022	8
2021	9
2020	10
2019	10
2018	9
2017	9
2016	9
2015	10

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Student Body:

# Students

1,628 Students

138,875 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	163	149	191
2024	163	148	187
2023	188	147	185
2022	222	151	188
2021	201	149	184
2020	243	146	179
2019	224	148	182
2018	227	148	181
2017	207	146	183
2016	207	144	181
2015	145	134	173

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% Average Students of Color

42%

40%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	42%	40%	32%
2024	42%	40%	32%
2023	51%	40%	32%
2022	50%	39%	31%
2021	50%	40%	32%
2020	63%	40%	31%
2019	70%	39%	31%
2018	70%	38%	30%
2017	65%	37%	31%
2016	65%	38%	31%
2015	51%	36%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

99 Teachers

11,502 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	16:1	12:1	12:1
2024	16:1	12:1	12:1
2023	13:1	12:1	12:1
2022	11:1	12:1	12:1
2021	11:1	12:1	12:1
2020	13:1	13:1	12:1
2019	13:1	13:1	12:1
2018	17:1	13:1	12:1
2017	20:1	12:1	12:1
2016	20:1	12:1	12:1
2015	14:1	14:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

50%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	75%	50%	51%
2024	75%	49%	51%
2023	75%	49%	51%

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Average Class Size

11 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	11	15	16
2024	7	15	16
2023	9	15	16
2022	10	15	16
2021	10	15	16
2020	10	15	16
2019	10	15	16
2018	10	15	16
2017	10	15	16
2016	10	15	16
2015	10	14	16

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,617

$16,535

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	$7,617	$16,706	$12,988
2024	$4,650	$12,543	$10,159
2023	$4,650	$12,247	$9,500
2022	$4,650	$11,563	$8,989
2021	$4,650	$10,331	$8,661
2020	$4,650	$10,131	$8,383
2019	$4,650	$9,948	$8,266
2018	$4,650	$9,571	$7,888
2017	$4,650	$10,060	$7,628
2016	$4,650	$9,217	$7,230
2015	$4,650	$8,987	$6,984

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	0.66	0.66	0.65
2024	0.66	0.66	0.65
2023	0.72	0.66	0.65
2022	0.72	0.67	0.64
2021	0.72	0.67	0.64
2020	0.74	0.67	0.64
2019	0.74	0.67	0.64
2018	0.73	0.67	0.64
2017	0.73	0.66	0.62
2016	0.73	0.66	0.62
2015	0.75	0.66	0.62

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

403 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

42 Students

7,571 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	3%	6%	4%
2024	3%	6%	5%
2023	4%	6%	5%
2022	5%	6%	5%
2021	5%	6%	5%
2020	4%	5%	4%
2019	6%	6%	5%
2018	7%	5%	5%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	4%	5%	3%
2015	6%	5%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

234 Students

8,894 Students

% Hispanic Students

14%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	14%	7%	8%
2024	14%	7%	8%
2023	20%	7%	8%
2022	22%	7%	8%
2021	22%	7%	7%
2020	34%	7%	7%
2019	36%	7%	7%
2018	39%	7%	7%
2017	39%	7%	6%
2016	39%	7%	7%
2015	29%	6%	6%

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# Black Students

54 Students

6,761 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	3%	5%	6%
2024	3%	5%	6%
2023	7%	6%	6%
2022	5%	6%	6%
2021	5%	7%	7%
2020	7%	7%	7%
2019	7%	7%	6%
2018	8%	7%	6%
2017	10%	7%	6%
2016	10%	7%	6%
2015	7%	6%	6%

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# White Students

710 Students

56,601 Students

% White Students

44%

42%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	44%	42%	48%
2024	44%	41%	48%
2023	38%	40%	48%
2022	32%	43%	50%
2021	33%	42%	50%
2020	25%	43%	51%
2019	22%	43%	52%
2018	19%	43%	52%
2017	20%	43%	54%
2016	20%	43%	54%
2015	29%	41%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

146 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

585 Students

54,866 Students

% of Others Students

36%

40%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Clifton, NJ Average	New Jersey (NJ) Average	National Average
2025	36%	40%	34%
2024	36%	41%	33%
2023	31%	41%	33%
2022	36%	38%	31%
2021	35%	38%	31%
2020	30%	38%	31%
2019	29%	37%	30%
2018	27%	38%	30%
2017	27%	38%	30%
2016	27%	38%	29%
2015	29%	42%	29%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

1 sports

5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Clifton, NJ?

The private preschools in Clifton, NJ include St. Brendan Catholic School, St. Philip Preparatory School, and Clifton Cheder, Inc..

How many private preschools are located in Clifton?

10 private preschools are located in Clifton.

How diverse are private preschools in Clifton?

Clifton private preschools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clifton?

50% of private preschools in Clifton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Which private preschools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Clifton include: St. John Kanty Elementary School vs. St. Brendan Catholic School

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