Best Passaic County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 4,259 students in Passaic County, NJ.

The top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ are Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, John P. Holland Charter School and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Passaic County, NJ public charter schools have an score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Passaic County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Passaic County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707

Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

John P. Holland Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
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5 Garret Mountain Plaza
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 345-2212

Gr: PK-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
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47 State Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 247-8920

Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Paterson Charter School For Science And Technology

Charter School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
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196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 247-0600

Gr: K-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

Community Charter School Of Paterson

Charter School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
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75 Spruce St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 413-2057

Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

Brilla New Jersey Charter School

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24 Degrasse St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(201) 802-8065

Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Passaic County, NJ

Passaic County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School No. 4 (Closed 2023)

291 Lafayette Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5504

Gr: 7-8 | 1,775 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Academy High School (Closed 2012)

1037 Route 46 East
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 684-5869

Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 (Closed 2023)

100 Fourth St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5508

Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Child S Shelter Of Passaic Co. (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

40 Valleyview Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 904-6270

Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1

Destiny Academy High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053

Garfield Auxiliary Middle School High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

43 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 272-7465

Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Garrett Morgan Academy (Closed 2023)

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2540

Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 96%

George Washington School No. 2 (Closed 2020)

48 Bergen St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5578

Gr: K-1 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Green Rch Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1311 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-0646

Gr: 10 | 1 student

Hill Top Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

C/o Ryerson School
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-1341

Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

John F Kennedy High School (Closed 2012)

61 127 Preakness Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

The Learning Center (Closed 2011)

20 Wall St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 470-5498

Gr: 3-6

Lenox Elementary School (Closed 2023)

35 Lenox Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 839-3777

Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Milton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742

Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700

Gr: 12 | 3 students

Number 14 (Closed 2011)

266 Harrison St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 815-8887

Gr: 6

Number 17 Elementary School (Closed 2010)

112 N. Fifth Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0170

Gr: 2-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Number 18 (Closed 2011)

158 Passaic St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-6957

Gr: PK

The Park School (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

13 Wagaraw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 942-7053

Gr: Inquire with school

Passaic Trans (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

219 Ellison St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 825-7040

Paterson Charter School For Urban Leadership (Closed 2005)

Charter School

2 East 40th Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 684-6591

Gr: K-4 | 304 students

Paterson Flip (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1 West Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 523-1200

Pcesc Academy At Preakness (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 832-4097

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

School # 17 (Closed 2018)

95-99 Dayton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 591-8542

Gr: PK-1 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

School 14 (Closed 2023)

522 Union Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-0140

Gr: K-4

School 29 (Closed 2023)

88 Danforth Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-0290

Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Of Business Technology Marketing And Finance (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

School Of Culinary Arts Hospitality And Tourism (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2489

Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

School Of Education And Training (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

School Of Government And Public Administration (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2488

Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

School Of Information Technology (Closed 2023)

150 Park Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 321-2490

Gr: 9-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics (Closed 2023)

61-127 Preakness Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07502
(973) 321-0500

Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Strive Alternative Middle School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

13 Waganaw Blvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 321-0096

Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Urban Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)

112 N 5th Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
(973) 321-2520

Gr: K-4

Wanaque Preschool (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1433 Ringwood Avenue
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 839-1909

Gr: 2 | 1 student

Show 3 more closed public schools in Passaic County, NJ (out of 38 total schools)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ?

The top ranked public charter schools in Passaic County, NJ include Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, John P. Holland Charter School and Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson.

How many public charter schools are located in Passaic County?

6 public charter schools are located in Passaic County.

What is the racial composition of students in Passaic County?

Passaic County public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).