Clifton Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 800 educators and nine thousand students enrolled at the 17 schools managed by Clifton Public Schools. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Clifton Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $29,095 | $25,167 |
| Administrators | $29,373 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Clifton Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Clifton Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Clifton Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 790 | 823 | 832 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 372 | 391 | 405 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 298 | 310 | 305 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 80 | 80 | 78 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 25 | 23 | 26 |
| Teaching Assistants | 142 | 152 | 180 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Clifton Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 429 | 429 | 450 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 35 | 34 |
| School Administrators | 25 | 27 | 33 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 | 43 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | 74 | 92 | 101 |
| Other Support Staff | 156 | 229 | 237 |
| Librarians | 8 | 15 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 30 | 33 |
| Other School Counselors | - | 30 | 33 |
Clifton Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Clifton Public Schools manages 17 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Passaic City School District (16 Schools)
- Paterson Public Schools (48 Schools)
- Garfield City School District (11 Schools)
- West Paterson Borough School District (3 Schools)
- Wallington Borough School District (3 Schools)
Clifton Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Middle School 350 Piaget Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2360 | 6-8 | 110 | 1,170 |
| Clifton High School 333 Colfax Ave Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2312 | 9-12 | 230 | 3,150 |
| Number 1 School 158 Park Slope Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2370 | KG-5 | 20 | 300 |
| Number 11 School 147 Merselis Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2401 | KG-5 | 31 | 478 |
| Number 12 School 165 Clifton Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2404 | KG-5 | 49 | 669 |
| Number 13 School 782 Van Houten Ave Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2410 | KG-5 | 32 | 469 |
| Number 14 School 99 St Andrews Blvd Clifton NJ 07012 (973) 470-2411 | KG-5 | 30 | 331 |
| Number 15 School 700 Gregory Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2418 | KG-5 | 27 | 362 |
| Number 16 School 755 Grove St Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2420 | KG-5 | 18 | 219 |
| Number 17 School 361 Lexington Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 458-6017 | KG-5 | 47 | 577 |
| Number 2 School 1270 Van Houten Ave Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2380 | KG-5 | 34 | 426 |
| Number 3 School 365 Washington Ave Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2390 | KG-5 | 17 | 317 |
| Number 4 School 194 West Second St Clifton NJ 07011 (973) 470-2382 | KG-5 | 15 | 172 |
| Number 5 School 136 Valley Rd Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2386 | KG-5 | 29 | 370 |
| Number 8 School 41 Oak St Clifton NJ 07014 (973) 470-2392 | KG-5 | 16 | 224 |
| Number 9 School 25 Brighton Rd Clifton NJ 07012 (973) 470-2396 | KG-5 | 19 | 349 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School 1400 Van Houten Ave Clifton NJ 07013 (973) 470-2348 | 6-8 | 107 | 1,270 |