Best Schools in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ has a total of 223 schools including 52 high schools, 58 middle schools and 107 elementary schools. A total of 106,666 students attend Passaic County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Passaic County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Passaic County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ has 52 high schools with 36,864 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Passaic County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Passaic County don't meet expectations.
1. Port Richmond High School
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1693 Students
2. Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
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Passaic County Technical-vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
3. Fair Lawn High School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1624 Students
4. Kinnelon High School
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Kinnelon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
5. Wayne Valley High School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students
6. Wayne Hills High School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1182 Students
7. Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island (the)
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 285 Students
8. Rutherford High School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
9. Pequannock Township High School
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Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
10. Passaic County Technical Institute
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Passaic County Technical-vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ has 58 middle schools with 32,821 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Passaic County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Passaic County meet expectations.
1. Schuyler Colfax Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Anthony Wayne Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
3. Memorial Middle School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 626 Students
4. George Washington Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
5. High Mountain School
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North Haledon School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
6. Little Falls Township Public School # 1
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Little Falls Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 388 Students
7. Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
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Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 163 Students
8. Union School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
9. Martin J. Ryerson School
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Ringwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
10. Veterans Middle School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Passaic County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ has 107 elementary schools with 32,570 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Passaic County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Passaic County don't meet expectations.
1. School 28
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Paterson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 484 Students
2. Lyncrest Elementary School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 207 Students
3. Harbor View School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
4. Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
5. Theunis Dey Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
6. Pines Lake Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
7. Packanack Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
8. North Boulevard School
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Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
9. Riverdale School
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Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students
10. Randall Carter Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Passaic County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Passaic County, NJ has a total population of 524,118 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Passaic County, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Passaic County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Passaic County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Passaic County, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Passaic County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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