Online registration is available and the fastest way to register. You can begin registering by clicking the “Student Registration" menu link located at the left side of this webpage. If you would prefer to register in-person, registration will take place at the Clifton Welcome Center located at 745 Clifton Avenue. We are open for meetings between 8:15 am – 2:45 pm Monday through Friday. If you do not have internet access for online registration, you can complete the electronic portion at the Welcome Center.

Clifton Public Schools is accepting registration for the 2025-2026 School Year for:

• All students who are entering grades Pre-K - 12.
  • Kindergarten Registration for Clifton Residents who will attain the age of five (5) by October 1st, 2025.
  • Preschool Registration for State-Funded Preschool Programs. 
    • Clifton Public Schools offer free full-day preschool for Clifton children that will be three or four-years old by October 1st. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis upon completion of the entire registration process (online registration and providing the necessary documents to the Registration Department).
    • For more general information about the Clifton Preschool Program go to our Preschool Program Webpage.
    • For more general information about the Clifton Preschool Program for a child with Special Needs, go to the Preschool Program for Special Needs Webpage.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Registration Office.

• For Preschool registration questions, please call 973-458-6709 or email Ashley Gaccione at asgaccione@cliftonschools.net
• For Kindergarten through 12th Grade, please call 973-458-6709 or email the appropriate registration representative (see below).