For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,164 students in Cliffwood, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Cliffwood, NJ are Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and Cliffwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliffwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cliffwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cliffwood, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5400
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Cliffwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
422 Cliffwood Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Gr: PK-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cliffwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Cliffwood, NJ include Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and Cliffwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cliffwood?
2 public schools are located in Cliffwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliffwood?
Cliffwood public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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