Clifton: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in Clifton. Springfield High School is the largest at 1,516 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 10,226 students.
- ~6 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
24 K-12 schools serving the area — about 6 residents per school. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (24)
| School Districts · Districts | Springfield-Clark County, Springfield-Clark County, Springfield-Clark County, Springfield-Clark County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 3900100, 3900551, 3901535, 3904481 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,217 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 496 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 199 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 2.4% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Wittenberg University |
| Nearest College · City | Springfield |
| Nearest College · Phone | (937) 327-6231 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ENON BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (937) 864-2502 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 209 EAST MAIN STREET, ENON OH 45323 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12