Best Schools in Passaic, NJ
Passaic, NJ has a total of 43 schools including 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 23,946 students attend Passaic, NJ schools. On average, schools in Passaic score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Passaic underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Passaic, NJ
Passaic, NJ has 12 high schools with 7,857 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 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Passaic underperform expectations.
1. Rutherford High School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
2. Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 745 Students
3. North Arlington High School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
4. Wallington Junior Senior High School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 571 Students
5. Garfield High School
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1199 Students
6. Passaic Preparatory Academy
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 713 Students
7. Passaic High School No. 12
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
8. Hope Academy
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Northern Region Educational Services Commission • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Passaic, NJ
Passaic, NJ has 11 middle schools with 6,523 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 score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Passaic don't meet expectations.
1. Union School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Veterans Middle School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
3. Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 756 Students
4. Muhammad Ali School Number 23
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 479 Students
5. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 387 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Passaic, NJ
Passaic, NJ has 19 elementary schools with 7,620 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 score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Passaic underperform expectations.
1. Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
2. Jefferson (annex) Elementary School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 251 Students
3. School #8
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
4. School #15
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
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North Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
6. School #17
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
7. Abraham Lincoln School #6
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 446 Students
9. Mario Drago School No. 3
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
10. Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Passaic, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Passaic, NJ has a total population of 70,537 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Passaic, 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, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Passaic, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Passaic, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Passaic, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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