Very Good
#627 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Clinton Public School
Elementary School · Clinton-glen Gardner School District · Clinton, NJ
An elementary school in Clinton, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
10 SCHOOL STREET, Clinton, NJ 08809
- Math 52% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Public School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clinton Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average359/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,169
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Patrick McgaheranEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 2.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| High Bridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Acorn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clinton-glen Gardner School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Public School is listed in Clinton-Glen Gardner School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Public School
Clinton Public School is a public elementary school in Clinton, NJ, part of Clinton-glen Gardner School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Public School
What grades does Clinton Public School serve?
Clinton Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton Public School?
Clinton Public School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Public School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Public School rank in NJ?
Clinton Public School ranks #627 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clinton Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clinton Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Public School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton Public School a charter school?
No, Clinton Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Public School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Public School?
14.1% of students at Clinton Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (908) 735-8512
- Area population (ZIP 08809)
- 6,838
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08809; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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