Schools in Clifton, TX¶
Public Schools¶
Clifton is served by the Clifton Independent School District (CISD).
Clifton ISD Schools¶
- Clifton Elementary School (PK-4)
- Clifton Middle School (5-8)
- Clifton High School (9-12)
TEA 2024 Academic Accountability¶
- District Overall: B (2024 accountability cycle, most recent available)
- Student Achievement: B
- School Progress: B
- Closing the Gaps: B
Campus-Level TEA Ratings (2024)¶
| Campus | Overall | Student Achievement | School Progress | Closing the Gaps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | B | B | A | A |
| Clifton Elementary School | B | C | B | C |
| Clifton Middle School | Not confirmed | — | — | — |
- Graduation Rate (Class of 2023): 100% on time or early — exceptional
- Average SAT: 978 | Average ACT: 20.9
- Enrollment: ~940–1,024 students (enrollment has declined ~2.7% since 2016)
- The district's motto is "CUB P.R.I.D.E. — Perseverance; Respect; Integrity; Discipline; Excellence."
- City of Clifton designates Clifton ISD as "Bosque County's School of Choice."
Sources: Texas Tribune Schools Explorer, TEA TXschools.gov (district ID 018901).
Private Schools¶
There are a few preschool options in Clifton, but no major private K-12 schools within the city itself. Families seeking private education may need to look in larger nearby cities like Waco.
- First United Methodist Church of Clifton offers preschool classes.
- Cubs Den, LLC also provides preschool services.
Homeschooling¶
Clifton has a local homeschool support network:
- Bosque Area Christian Homeschoolers (BACH): This group provides a network of support for homeschoolers in the Clifton area.
Sources: CliftonISD.org, GreatSchools.org, CityofClifton.org, and other web search results.