For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 926 students in Clinton, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ are Clinton Township Middle School and Clinton Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clinton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Township Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34 Grayrock Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 238-9141
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Public School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 School Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Clinton, NJ 08809
(908) 735-8512
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, NJ include Clinton Township Middle School and Clinton Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton include: Clinton Township Middle School vs. Clinton Public School, Clinton Public School vs. Clinton Township Middle School
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