Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District

7 St. Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,175 students in Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,175 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#524 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
38%
33%
49%
9%
23%
(21-22)
≥95%
85%
(2022-23)
18.4%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
83%
35%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
5%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,472 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,520
$27,048
Spending / Student
$14,472
$25,941

Best Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 St. Francis Way
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 773-9140
Gr: K-12 | 2,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,175 students.
What is the rank of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District is ranked #521 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District?
83% of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District?
Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Passaic Arts And Science Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,472 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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