Very Good
#574 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
School #4
Elementary School · Cliffside Park School District
279 COLUMBIA AVENUE, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#574 of 2,466
In Cliffside Park
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
Cliffside Park School District
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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School #4
Elementary School in Cliffside Park · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School #4
School #4 is a public elementary school in Cliffside Park, NJ, part of Cliffside Park School District. School #4 serves approximately 498 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. School #4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for School #4 show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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School #4 — Students at School #4 score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How School #4 Compares
See how School #4 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
279 COLUMBIA AVENUE, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School #4 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School #3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Shaler Academy (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Ridgefield), with a very similar rating. Additionally, School #5 (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cliffside Park, see our Cliffside Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLIFFSIDE PARK Cliffside Park | 0.2 mi | — |
| CHILDRENS HOME MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cliffside Park | 0.3 mi | — |
| Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| School #3 Cliffside Park | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Number Three School Fairview | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| School No. 4 Fort Lee | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lincoln School Fairview | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| School #5 Cliffside Park | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Lincoln School Annex Fairview | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Shaler Academy Ridgefield | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Slocum Skewes School Ridgefield | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| George Washington School Edgewater | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Palisades Park | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,960
Median Home Value
$577,200
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
Population
25,580
College Educated
42.4%
Homeownership
49.8%
Avg Commute
34.8 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
41
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Belleville PS4 Belleville, NJ | 7.6 |
| Belleville PS7 Belleville, NJ | 7.6 |
| Calvin Coolidge Elementary School Wyckoff, NJ | 7.6 |
| Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, NJ | 7.6 |
| Claremont Elementary School Franklin Park, NJ | 7.6 |
| Cliffwood Elementary School Cliffwood, NJ | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School #4
What grades does School #4 serve?
School #4 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend School #4?
School #4 has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #4?
The student-teacher ratio at School #4 is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School #4 rank in NJ?
School #4 ranks #574 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School #4's MySchoolScout rating?
School #4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School #4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School #4 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School #4 a charter school?
No, School #4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School #4 a Title I school?
No, School #4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School #4?
48.2% of students at School #4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (201) 313-2340
Resources & Links
District
Cliffside Park School District- District Enrollment
- 3,164
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,837
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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