For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 581 students in Clifton, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton, IL are Central High School and John L Nash Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clifton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Clifton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Gr: 4-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clifton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clifton, IL include Central High School and John L Nash Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clifton?
2 public schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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