Very Good
#883 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
School #5
Elementary School · Cliffside Park School District
214 DAY AVE, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
286
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#883 of 2,466
In Cliffside Park
#4 of 5
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
Cliffside Park School District
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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School #5
Elementary School in Cliffside Park · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School #5
School #5 is a public elementary school in Cliffside Park, NJ, part of Cliffside Park School District. School #5 serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. School #5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for School #5 show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.4
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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School #5 — Students at School #5 score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 36 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: 6.2/10.
How School #5 Compares
See how School #5 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
214 DAY AVE, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School #5 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Anna L. Klein (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Guttenberg), which scores notably higher. Another option is School #3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, School #4 (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cliffside Park, see our Cliffside Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School Annex Fairview | 0.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Lincoln School Fairview | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| School #3 Cliffside Park | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Number Three School Fairview | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLIFFSIDE PARK Cliffside Park | 0.9 mi | — |
| School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| School #4 Cliffside Park | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School North Bergen | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School North Bergen | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Shaler Academy Ridgefield | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Polk Street School North Bergen | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| CHILDRENS HOME MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cliffside Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| North Bergen High School N. Bergen | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Anna L. Klein Guttenberg | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Albio Sires Elementary School West New York | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN New York | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
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
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| Columbus School Lodi, NJ | 7.0 |
| Dr. Albert M. Bean School Pine Hill, NJ | 7.0 |
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| Evergreen Avenue Elementary School Woodbury, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School #5
What grades does School #5 serve?
School #5 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend School #5?
School #5 has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #5?
The student-teacher ratio at School #5 is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School #5 rank in NJ?
School #5 ranks #883 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School #5's MySchoolScout rating?
School #5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 #5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School #5 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School #5 a charter school?
No, School #5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School #5 a Title I school?
No, School #5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School #5?
50.3% of students at School #5 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (201) 313-2350
Resources & Links
District
Cliffside Park School District- District Enrollment
- 3,164
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,837
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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