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#421 of 534 private schools in NJ
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Elementary School · Clifton, NJ
A private elementary school in Clifton, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
22 VARETTONI PL, Clifton, NJ 07011
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
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Where Rainbow Montessori - Clifton 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,434/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,589
Median home value
$403,200
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School #12Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Washington Irving School #4Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| School #17Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is listed in Clifton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is a private elementary school in Clifton, NJ, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
What grades does Rainbow Montessori - Clifton serve?
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rainbow Montessori - Clifton?
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Montessori - Clifton?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rainbow Montessori - Clifton rank in NJ?
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton ranks #421 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Rainbow Montessori - Clifton's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rainbow Montessori - Clifton a private school?
Yes, Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rainbow Montessori - Clifton a religious school?
No, Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 193 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 772-2330
- Area population (ZIP 07011)
- 38,817
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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