Mesivta of Clifton
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Clifton, NJ
338 Delawanna Ave, Clifton, NJ 07014
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 76% of Jewish day schools in New Jersey
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Clifton since at least 2011
In Clifton, New Jersey, Mesivta of Clifton is a Jewish private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 72 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Jewish high schools in New Jersey. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 9 hours, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 72
- Teachers
- 11.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 200 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Jewish high schools in New Jersey (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Jewish high schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 62 Jewish high schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Agudath Israel of America
- National Society for Hebrew Day Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Mesivta of Clifton
What grades does Mesivta of Clifton serve?
Mesivta of Clifton serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Mesivta of Clifton?
About 72 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mesivta of Clifton?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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